Horror Queers

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Prometheus (2012) feat. My Bloody Judy Apr 26, 2023

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We're celebrating Alien Day with Ridley Scott's Alien prequel, Prometheus (2012), a film that sparks plenty of debate with guests Ian Carlos and Zach Patton-Garcia of My Bloody Judy.

This is a beautiful, divisive film, filled with heady philosophical questions about life and religion, and also scientists who take off their helmets on alien planets and can't run left or right.

Plus: Charlize Theron hate from Zach, mouth rape, Honest Trailer reactions, gays who can't do math, why Vickers deserved to live, and lots of talk about (former episode) Alien: Covenant and the two Alien vs Predator films.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Ian: @ianxcarlos

> Zach: @adventurezandb

> My Bloody Judy: @Mybloodyjudy / YouTube

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Swarm S01 (Patreon Clip) Apr 25, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Amazon Prime's wild Beyonce fandom-inspired horror comedy series, Swarm (2023).

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Ganja & Hess (1973) feat. Brother Ghoulish Apr 19, 2023

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Grab your body glitter and avoid the shadow of the cross because we're talking Bill Gunn's Ganja & Hess (1973) for its 50th anniversary! Along for the ride is Brother Ghoulish himself, Ryan Kinney, who brings keen insight into the intersection between colonialism, vampirism and religion.

Plus: celebrating Marlene Clark's iconic performance, the film's visualization of black bodies, debating the villainy of the titular characters, Gunn's status as a black gay filmmaker in the 70s, and Trace's disgust over brushing your teeth in the bath.

References:

-Ayi Kwei Armah. Two Thousand Seasons, 1973

-Manthia Diawara and Phyllis Klotman. "Ganja and Hess: Vampires, sex and addictions." Jump Cut

-Christopher Sieving. Pleading the Blood : Bill Gunn's Ganja and Hess, Indiana University Press, 2022

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Ryan: @brotherghoulish

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Renfield (Patreon Clip) Apr 18, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon episode on Chris McKay's Nicolas Cage-starring horror comedy Renfield (2023).

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House of 1000 Corpses (Patreon Clip) Apr 14, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our Patreon audio commentary on Rob Zombie's directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses (2003).

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The Hunger (1983) feat. Jess from Spinsters of Horror Apr 12, 2023

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Wipe that sherry off your tit and dust off those human husks in your attic because we're discussing Tony Scott's feature directorial debut: the 1983 lesbian vampire (and David Bowie!) movie The Hunger! Joining us for the conversation is Jess, one half of The Spinsters of Horror!

We aren't saying the word "vampire" (something something Egypt and aliens?), but who could care when the movie is such a vibe? We'll refute the claims of "style over substance," while marveling over the central performances of Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve.

Plus, David Bowie in old age makeup, making cigarettes look sexy, debating the male gaze and a lesson in serial monogamy and codependency.

Reference:

-Deborah Michel. "The Proprietary Cinematic Gaze in Tony Scott’s The Hunger." Acidemic

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Jess: @SpectralJess07

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Make-or-Break Endings (Patreon Clip) Apr 11, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon conversation on horror films with make-or-break endings. What works? What doesn't? Listen and find out!

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The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) Apr 05, 2023

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Ready for uncomfortable laughter? Welcome to the world of Yorgos Lanthimos and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017).

Pulling from Euripides' Greek tragedy "Iphigenia in Aulis," this divisive film deftly balances pitch black, absurd comedy (children falling! Uncomfortable sex talks!) with horrifying moral dilemmas and dread (children dying!).

Plus: misunderstanding kink and incest, monotone line deliveries, female passivity and male narcissism, bad (?) singing, and all of the times we laughed and probably shouldn't have.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Children of the Corn (Patreon Clip) Apr 04, 2023

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on the long-delayed, very bad Kurt Wimmer entry in the long running franchise, Children of the Corn (2020/2023).

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Closet Monster (2015) feat. Jonathan Hough Mar 29, 2023

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Pull that metal rod out of your gut and embrace your queer rage because we're discussing Stephen Dunn's phenomenal(ly queer) 2015 film Closet Monster. Joining us for the discussion is Joe's good friend Jonathan Hough!

Listen as we sing all the praises for Connor Jessup, who commands the screen in all of his scenes. We also discuss the film's handling of internalized homophobia via body horror and argue about which of Oscar's parents is worse,

Plus: Buffy the hamster, how to pronounce Xavier Dolan's name, gay tests, lots of personal testimonies and some ticker ideas for Fox News should they decide to listen to this episode.

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

> Jonathan: @yellow_wait

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