Horror Queers

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birth/rebirth (Patreon Clip) Nov 10, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Laura Moss' debut feature: the Frankenstein film, birth/rebirth (2023).

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Child's Play 1988 (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip) Nov 09, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary celebrating the 35th anniversary of Child's Play (1988), the first film in Don Mancini's killer doll franchise.

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Deadgirl (2008) feat. Dax Ebaben & Mary Beth McAndrews Nov 08, 2023

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Week 2 of Toxic Masculinity month brings probably our most divisive film ever with 2008's Deadgirl. Extreme C/W: rape (and the dog dies!)

Thankfully we're joined by two extreme horror fans, Dax Ebaben and Mary Beth McAndrews, who help us ask the important questions.

Questions like: Who is this film for? What was the intent? And, most importantly, is it successful?

It's an unconventional episode with no easy answers, but it's a great conversation.

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Dax: @DaxEbaben

> Mary Beth: @mbmcandrews

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The Fall of the House of Usher (Patreon Clip) Nov 07, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Mike Flanagan's final Netflix series: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023).

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

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Funny Games (1997) feat. Justin Nordell Nov 01, 2023

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Buckle up because we're kicking off "Toxic Masculinity Month" with a doozy: Michael Haneke's polarizing 1997 home invasion film Funny Games (but it's okay if you watched the remake instead because they're the exact same film). Helping us parse through these waters is Justin Nordell!

Join us as we offer a brief primer on Haneke before going all in on this twisted and cruel little film that holds a mirror up to its audience and makes us question the responsibility of media when it comes to violence. From the fourth wall breaks to the infamous rewind scene, Funny Games is one of the most satisfying, if infuriating, viewing experiences you're ever going to have.

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Justin: @jnordell /

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Halloween 1978 (Patreon Audio Commentary Clip) Oct 31, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon audio commentary on John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) in celebration of its 45th anniversary.

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

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Chucky Queers: S03E04 "Dressed to Kill" Oct 26, 2023

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It's time to wrap up Part 1 of Season 3 of Chucky, so that means we've got to find out what Jennifer Tilly is up to (hello and goodbye, Nia Vardalos!) and attend a White House-set Halloween party, complete with a killer chandelier!

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!

Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Halloween 2 (2009) Director's Cut Oct 25, 2023

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Look out for Ghost Mama and avoid death-magnet Laurie Strode because we are talking about Rob Zombie's much maligned Halloween 2 (2009). C/W: the dog dies.

The film has problems, but we're fond of its all-star cast (Brea Grant! Margot Kidder! Nurse Octavia Daniels!), as well as the film's surprisingly nuanced consideration of Final Girl PTSD.

Plus: MVP Danielle Harris and Annie's powerful death scene, human caricature Dr. Loomis, a misogynistic strip club scene, and all of the changes that makes the Director's Cut an improvement over the Theatrical Cut.

Reference: Meagan Navarro. "Revisiting the Savage Trauma of Rob Zombie’s ‘Halloween II’" Bloody Disgusting

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Totally Killer (Patreon Clip) Oct 24, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Nahnatchka Khan's 80s time travel slasher comedy, Totally Killer (2023).

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Micro Queers: Herd (2023) Oct 23, 2023

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Don't give that kid your whistle because we're discussing Steven Pierce's queer zombie(ish) action horror film Herd (2023), which is currently available on VOD.

Join us as we discuss the ways in which the film subverts standard zombie tropes in favor of a more human-focused story, led by two solid performances from Ellen Adair and Mitzi Akaha. There's a few pacing issues, but overall this is a solid entry into queer horror canon.

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!

Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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