Horror Queers

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The Faculty (1998) feat. Pissi Myles May 12, 2021

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We're sticking with high school outsiders as we revisit Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty (1998). We're joined by Pissi Myles of My Spooky Gay Family podcast to discuss all of the film's many, MANY queer elements, courtesy of screenwriter Kevin Williamson.

Aside from the homages to classic sci-fi, we tackle queer coding in Stokely and Casey, question why Zeke is such an asshole and absolutely rip into the terrible finale, which betrays nearly every character.

Plus: debating the Rodriguez vs Williamson elements, Joe bemoans how Usher was used by the Tommy Hilfiger tie-in campaign, the return of Trace's Elijah Woods thirst, and debating the ingredients in Scat.

Oh, and we get personal about our bullying experiences in the locker room.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Pissi: @pissimyles / My Spooky Gay Family Podcast

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Micro Queers: Want It (2015) May 07, 2021

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This week on Micro Queers, we're discussing Lee Haven Jones'Want It (click the link to view the 10-minute-long short), in which an intruder breaks into a modern and luxurious home, only for the tables to be turned when the owner of the house returns unexpectedly. The intruder then finds himself naked and powerless.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Mirror Mirror (1990) May 05, 2021

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Prep your Lydia from Beetlejuice cosplay and channel your inner Carrie because this week were delving into Marina Sargenti's direct-to-video film Mirror Mirror (1990). CW: the dogs die.

Written by sisters Annette and Gina Cascone, the film is almost entirely made by and starring women, including the fabulously named Rainbow Harvest, Karen Black and The Munsters' Yvonne De Carlo (in a very Tangina from Poltergeist-esque role).

Up for discussion: being picked last for sports, shitty high school teachers (Tobo!), Karen Black's wigs, sex acts involving reflective surfaces and steam room titties.

Plus: Joe teaches Trace the rules of water polo and why we heartily recommend the film despite a so-so 2nd half and audacious, unconventional ending.

Reference: Kate Hagen. "31 Days of Feminist Horror Films: MIRROR, MIRROR"

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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The Forsaken (2001) feat. Paul Etheredge Apr 28, 2021

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Protect your wallets from suspicious drifters because we're ending April with a boring, unsexy vampire road trip movie: J.S. Cardone'sThe Forsaken! Joining us for this torturous venture is Hellbent director Paul Etheredge!

Join us as we try to determine whether the film is unintentionally homoerotic or just plain bro-y. We'll delve into Simon Rex's '90s porn career, discuss some of our own porn preferences and discuss the heavy vampirism-as-AIDS metaphor the film incorporates.

A discussion of The Forsaken can't be had without discussing kinda-sorta lead actress Izabella Miko and how the film mishandles her character. She's nude in her introductory scene, has maybe five lines of dialogue and isn't given a name until the end credits. Yay, feminism!

Plus, title card titties, Johnathon Schaech giving a performance, new (terrible) vampire lore, waitresses who are really concerned about the coffee bill and just how many times can these characters run out of gas? Spoiler alert: a lot.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Paul (Instagram): @dogheaddog

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Mortal Kombat (Patreon Klip) Apr 27, 2021

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Simon McQuoid's new gory adaptation of Mortal Kombat.

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Micro Queers: The Last Time I Saw Richard (2013) Apr 23, 2021

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This week on Micro Queers, we're discussing Nicholas Verso's The Last Time I Saw Richard(click the link to view the 22-minute-long short), in which proud loner (Toby Wallace) finds himself bonding with his new roommate (Cody Fern) at a mental health clinic for teens. CW: Self-harm

Reference: The Skeletons in My Closet, Stephen Lewis

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Silent Hill (2006) feat. Pod Mortem Apr 21, 2021

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This week on the pod, keep an ear out for the air siren because we're headed to Silent Hill (2006) for its 15th anniversary. Along for the ride are Renee, Travis and John Paul of Pod Mortem, who provide both game expertise and disdain for the presence of Sean Bean's Chris (we love the actor, but why is he here?!)

Up for discussion: how director Christophe Gans scored the gig, how writer Roger Avary paid homage to AND overcomplicated the game's plot and grievances about the 2+ hour runtime.

Plus: compliments for the production design and monster choreography, issues with the depiction of sexual assault (CW) and questions about founding a child sacrificing cult in a small town.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Pod Mortem: @thepodmortem

> Renee: @bloodandsmoke

> Travis: @travismwh

> John Paul: @realstreeter84

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Monster Hunter (Patreon Clip) Apr 20, 2021

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Paul W.S. Anderson's latest video game adaptation: Monster Hunter!

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Scream 4 (10th Anniversary Bonus) Apr 15, 2021

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Don't get excited! This isn't a full episode on Wes Craven's Scream 4 (2011). It's simply an acknowledgement that the film, which is very important to us, is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

And so, in advance of our full length episode next January, here's a taste of why we love Scream 4.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) feat. Reyna Cervantes Apr 14, 2021

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The lambs have stopped screaming so we're going all-in on Jonathan Demme's critically-acclaimed and Oscar-winning film The Silence of the Lambs. Joining us is Reyna Cervantes, the co-host of the Horror In Session podcast!

In what is an admittedly unorthodox episode for us, we eschew a traditional plot summary in favor of a more analytical episode, looking back at the film's development while tackling the transphobic elements of Buffalo Bill and the impact it has had on the trans community in the 30 years since the film's release.

Plus, feminist horror, intent vs. impact, and what would a 4th season of Hannibal look like with Clarice Starling?

Reference: 30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs’ Jame Gumb still deserves better, Harmony Colangelo for The A.V. Club

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Reyna: @Jfcdoomblade

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