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Hellbent (2004)/Killer Unicorn (2018) feat. Sam Wineman Jun 03, 2020

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To kick off Pride Month, we're hosting a double feature tracing the journey of the all-too-rare queer slasher film (things sure have changed in the last 15 years!). The two films up for discussion? 2004's 'Hellbent' and 2018's 'Killer Unicorn'. Joining us is Sam Wineman, the director of Shudder's upcoming queer horror documentary!

First up, we're heading to Los Angeles to attend the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival in Paul Etheredge's 'Hellbent'. After marvelling at the fact that this film was even able to get made, we'll discuss the film's lengthy production, portrayals of various queer archetypes and how each of us sought out queer media in the early 2000s.

Next, we're walking the streets of Brooklyn to party it up at the Annual Enema Party (because that's a thing) in Drew Bolton's 'Killer Unicorn'. We'll discuss the in-your-face queerness of the film, which is both good (a queer love scene, poppers representation and some very, very queer-themed deaths) and bad (drug abuse stereotypes, mean characters and an ill-advised & mishandled rape subplot).

It's going to be a party to die for, y'all!

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> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Sam: @SamWineman

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Insidious (Patreon Clip) May 27, 2020

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Trace's fave horror film of the 2010s, Insidious.

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The Handmaiden (2016) feat. Jenny Nulf May 27, 2020

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Hold on to your minling balls, because we're heading to Japanese-occupied Korea with return guest Jenny Nulf (check out our previous episode on Fatal Frame) to discuss Park Chan-wook’s masterful and twisty film The Handmaiden.

After a brief history lesson, we dive right into this lengthy little film to marvel at how nothing in Park's semi-loose adaptation of a Victorian era-set British novel gets lost in translation.

Topics up for discussion include: safe spaces for actors when filming explicit, sex scenes, the practicality of scissoring, and various types of porn (house, landscape and regular). Oh, and octopuses.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Jenny: @jennyleighx33

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Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2 (1987) feat. Leigh Monson May 20, 2020

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Grab your tiara, your emerald gown and your murder cape because it's prom season and the campaign to crown a Queen is vicious! Mary Lou Maloney is slaying the competition, bedding all of the boys and leaving her mark on the confessional wall...and on the stage. Joining the boys to discuss this Canadian slasher gem is Leigh Monson, who helps to unpack why Mary Lou is both a sex positive queer icon and a villain to root for.

Perhaps we're possessed by the spirit of Mary Lou, but things get a little raunchy: we talk about the queer connotations of the naked shower sequence, Principal Billy's son getting pegged, a sexy pony ride, and kissing your Daddy. Oh and Trace yearns for a clean glory hole experience...

Plus: a running gag about the film's long legacy on future horror films, Leigh's fondness for humping cut-outs, a lesson on Canadian film funding by Joe and why Trace is totally an Ursula.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Leigh: @LeighMonsonPBF

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The Taking of Deborah Logan (Patreon Clip) May 20, 2020

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on old lady possession film, The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014) by queer director Adam Robitel.

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Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998) feat. Haleigh Foutch May 13, 2020

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Ruh roh! In anticipation of Scoob! being released this weekend, we're having our first Horror Queers double feature with 1998's classic animated film Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island and its, like, totally meta 2019 sequel Scooby Doo! Return to Zombie Island. Joining us for this venture is Collider's Haleigh Foutch, who joins Trace in being a fellow Scooby-head (as opposed to Joe, who is decidedly not).

Join us as we discuss all things Scooby-Doo, from its status as a form of gateway horror for a certain generation of horror fans to the various forms of media it's influenced in its 50-year(!) run (see: Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

We'll trace the franchise from its the low periodin the early '90s to its resurgence on Cartoon Network to its re-validation with the release of Zombie Island (and yes, we'll make plenty of comparisons to the Scream franchise).

Plus: questionable French accents (sorry, Adrienne Barbeau), lesbian cat creatures, Velma porn and a Joe Bob vs. Elvira debate. Finally, why does Fred want to have sex with the Mystery Machine? Your guess is as good as ours!

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Haleigh: @HaleighFoutch

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Grace (2009) feat. Anya Stanley May 06, 2020

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Happy Mother's Day, everyone! We're celebrating this sacred holiday with a discussion of booby horror and queer baby mama drama in Paul Solet's Grace! Joining us for the discussion is journalist and mother Anya Stanley, who brings some much-needed maternal instincts to the discussion. Fair warning, though: this is not a film to watch if you're already pregnant..

Join us as we discuss the greatness that is the supremely underrated Jordan Ladd, as well as admire Solet's use of sound design and lighting in the film. Plus, is the evil mother-in-law an example of unintentional camp? You tell us!

Also on the docket: a debate on how to pronounce the word "midwifery," water births, Trace's sore left nipple and learning to flambé while cooking liver and onions!

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys via our brand new Twitter handle @horrorqueers, like our Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group.

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Anya: @BookishPlinko

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A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010) Apr 29, 2020

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Just in time for its tenth anniversary, the boys head to Elm Street to revisit Platinum Dunes’ worst remake. This film is a disaster for several reasons: from its condensed production timeline to its unmemorable set pieces to its extremely miscast leading lady, Snoozey Mara (credit the Halloweenies podcast for that gem!).

What's extra frustrating is how likable the rest of the cast is! Jackie Earle Haley is trying his darnedest to bring something new to Freddy Krueger while poor Thomas Dekker (our queer connection) only gets to play angry and Katie Cassidy should have been the Final Girl. Then there's Kyle Gallner, who not only rocks a speedo, but is forced to carry the entire back half of the film by himself!

We dig into all of the dirt, including first time feature writer Eric Heisserer's candid complaints about changes to the screenplay, the three big set pieces that were shot, then excised and aren't included in the Blu special features and, finally, the film's extremely poor handling of its child molestation storyline, which is never given the attention or care that such a delicate topic demands.

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> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) feat. Tyler Jensen & Roman Chimienti Apr 22, 2020

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We're joining forces with Tyler Jensen and Roman Chimienti, the directors of the superb queer documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street, in Phoenix Arizona (and later Orange Country, California) to discuss the "Other Side" in the 1986 sequel Poltergeist II: The Other Side!

After spilling the tea on last year's live episode on A Nightmare on Elm Street 2, we dive into Brian Gibson's sequel that at least tries to do something different (as opposed to repeating the most successful parts of the original film). Is it wholly successful? That matter is up for debate, as the film holds a special place in Roman's heart, while it was a first-time viewing for us.

Join us as we discuss Reverend Henry Kane (a bisexual Julian Beck), the villain that terrified a generation of children. Also up for discussion are the diminished roles of Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke) and Tangina (Zelda Rubinstein), the laughable effects of the 3-minute-long climax in the titular Other Side and what it means to live a "normal" life.

It's not all bad, though! We admire the chemistry and charisma of the film's co-leads Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams, the superb practical effects (that vomit monster!) and the historical importance of the film's release during the Night Stalker's reign of terror.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Tyler: @tylerrayjensen

> Roman: @roman_chimienti

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The Strangers (Patreon Clip) Apr 22, 2020

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Bryan Bertino's now-classic home invasion film The Strangers (2008).

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