Horror Queers

Latest Episodes:

The Monkey (Patreon Clip) Feb 28, 2025

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Oz Perkins' dark horror comedy The Monkey (2025).

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Micro Queers: Dr. Caligari (1989) Feb 27, 2025

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Pull out your sheep trotters and dance with that giant tongue door because we're discussing Stephen Sayadian's 1989 pseudo-sequel Dr. Caligari!

Join us as we try to piece together just what is going on in this bizarre little movie. From forced transitions to horny cannibals, we don't think the director of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari could have ever foreseen this coming out of his classic silent film. It's wild. It's weird. We can't quite say we'd recommend it, but we certainly won't forget it!

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Feb 26, 2025

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Stay away from that sideshow attraction and watch out for murderous sleepwalkers because we're discussing Robert Weine's classic 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, believed by many to be the first true horror film ever made!

Join us as we go on a tour of pre-WWII German history and learn about German Expressionism to see how Caligari came to be. But more importantly: to acknowledge the importance of this seminal film that has influenced countless film directors in the 105 years(!!!) since its initial release.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Pitch Black (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip) Feb 25, 2025

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on David Twohy and Vin Diesel's franchise starter, Pitch Black (2000).

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Amityville 1992: It's About Time (1992) Feb 19, 2025

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Considering Joe's relationship with the "franchise", it's about time...we covered an Amityville film! To coincide with the release of Oz Perkins' The Monkey, we're checking out the "haunted clock" entry of the Amityville "series" and this one is a hoot. C/W: the dog dies

Up for discussion: Rusty's "delinquency", VPL, surprisingly gnarly practical FX, a Final Destination-style death, ugly 90s interior decor, and debate if this is a secret Hellraiser film.

Plus: Trace plays Real or Fake with 10 Amityville titles and Joe gives his top recommendations

-Read Joe's Bloody editorial series 'The Amityville IP', which includes 'It's About Time'

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Heart Eyes (Patreon Clip) Feb 18, 2025

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Josh Ruben's Valentine's Day-set rom-com slasher Heart Eyes (2025).

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Teeth (2007) Feb 12, 2025

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Put on your abstinence ring and head over to the local swimming hole because we're discussing Mitchell Lichtenstein's 2007 horror comedy Teeth!

Join us as we go all in on this seemingly forgotten relic of the aughts, praising its handling of some admittedly difficult subject matter while masterfully balancing the tone without sacrificing sincerity.

Plus: digging into Teeth's mishandled release, its 2024 off-Broadway musical adaptation and wondering why lead actress Jess Weixler never became the Parker Posey of her generation.

C/W: Sexual assault

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Companion (Patreon Clip) Feb 11, 2025

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the Sophie Thatcher/Jack Quaid comedy horror film, Companion (2025).

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The 2024 Hereditaries (Best of Year Awards) Feb 10, 2025

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We're back to discuss the best films of the year in ~20 categories, including acting, directing, FX, death, sequence, and more!

Nominees were provided by Patrons, and then the general public voted for three weeks at the beginning of January.

As always, we play along with our "Should Win/Will Win" picks, and listen to the end to find out whether Trace or Joe got the most correct answers!

Wanna track the nominees? Here's the Letterboxd list!

Please note: Lundy-Paine has since changed their name to Jack Haven*

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Instagram, BlueSky, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Nocturnal Animals (2016) feat. Ari Drew Feb 05, 2025

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Apply the darkest shade of red lipstick you own because we're discussing Tom Ford's sophomore feature Nocturnal Animals (2016)! Tagging in for the conversation is Trace's better half Ari Drew!

Join us as we discuss the revenge of it all in this somewhat polarizing film. From Amy Adams' unlikable protagonist who often stares off into space to Aaron Taylor-Johnson's poo-on-the-porch sequence, there's a lot to unpack here!

Plus: sassy elevator operators, Laura Linney's bouffant, one incredibly effective jump scare and a controversial opening sequence involving nude, fat dancers.

References:

> Kyle Buchanan. “Tom Ford Explains the Controversial Opening Credits of Nocturnal Animals” Vulture

> Victoria Coren Mitchell. “I’m So Glad To Spoil This Film For You.” The Observer

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Ari: BlueSky / Instagram / Found Frights Column

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