Horror Queers

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Underwater (Patreon Clip) Jan 15, 2020

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Underwater (2020), the new K-Stew aquatic horror film that genre outlets seem to be loving, but we find ourselves underwhelmed.

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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Scream 2 (1997) Jan 08, 2020

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Hi! No, we really mean it. Hi!

After nearly a year of waiting, the time has come for Trace and Joe to dig into the best film in the Scream franchise and arguably the best horror sequel of all time.

Join us as we praise the film's dedication to further developing its main trio, its willingness to kill off Randy and, of course, Laurie Metcalf's totally unhinged performance as Mrs. Loomis (or is it Ms. Loomis? Try to keep track of Joe's pronunciations).

Also on deck: wisdom from Wes Craven's audio commentary, details from Kevin Williamson's original leaked script, and a plethora of line readings, including Trace performing several scores. Plus: deep dives into two of the best sequences in modern horror!

Don't wait for video because this episode is (British accent) "a good one."

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

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The Grudge (Patreon Clip) Jan 08, 2020

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on The Grudge (2020), the much hated attempt to reboot the franchise that has been described as boring, complicated and mean!

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Speed Dating: Round 2 (2020) Jan 01, 2020

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Happy New Year, fellow Horror Queers! We are celebrating 2020 with a sequel to our very first episode: Speed Dating! That's right, the topic of discussion this week is....US. No - not the movie, like Joe, Trace and all of you. Oh, and we've got a fancy new opening theme to ring in the new year!

Join us as we go over the results from the listener survey from back in November (it's more exciting than it sounds), including your favorite and least favorite episodes. We also announce the winner of the contest who will pick a film for us to cover in a few weeks!

We'll tell you our favorite and least favorite episodes, the episode we wish got more love and share our first horror movie memory, among other things. Oh, and we've got things to say about that controversial (and somewhat awkward) live episode on A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.

Plus, we answer some of your questions, which means things are going to get personal (some of you really want to know about our sex lives).

And don't forget to browse our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise!

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

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Into the Dark: "Midnight Kiss" (Patreon Clip) Jan 01, 2020

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on the latest episode of Hulu's Into the Dark: "Midnight Kiss", which is quite possibly the gayest film we have ever covered on this podcast!

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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American Horror Story: Asylum (2012) feat. Emily VanDerWerff Dec 18, 2019

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Just in time for the last episode of the year before the holidays, the boys hit the time machine and travel back to Briarcliff Manor circa 1964 to party with the oppressed queers of American Horror Story: Asylum. Joining us for the fun is Vox's Emily VanDerWerff, who actually recapped the series back in 2012!

The second season of the FX anthology series is basically a Stefon skit: it has EVERYTHING! Aliens, Nazis, serial killers, lesbians, and even sexy, possessed nuns. Plus, in the three episodes we're watching, Anne Frank (episodes 4-5) and a killer Santa (episode 8).

We're digging into the Ryan Murphy-ness of it all with a debate about the quality of AHS, whether Murphy is a true queer ally, as well as how Emily came to love Sarah Paulson and why that terrible aversion therapy scene is so difficult to watch.

Also: is this show suggesting that Ian McShane's Leigh Emerson became a killer Santa because he was gang-raped by five men?!

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter using the hashtag #HorrorQueers or like our Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group.

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Emily: @tvoti

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Black Christmas (Patreon Clip) Dec 18, 2019

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on the latest remake of Black Christmas (2019) which is creating quite the stir!

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Black Christmas (2006) feat. Alex Wiggins Dec 11, 2019

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Just in time for the 45th anniversary of Bob Clark's iconic 1974 original film and the release of its second remake, the Horror Queers are celebrating the holidays with some eye bolas masquerading as Christmas tree ornaments in Glen Morgan's 2006 remake of Black Christmas! Joining them for this festive event is Alex Wiggins, the Acquisitions Supervisor for World of Death, who shares his traumatic experience of a hate crime that intruded on his first viewing of the film.

Join them as they dive deep into the Weinstein shenanigans that plagued the film (not to mention those absolutely insane post-production shoots meant exclusively for the trailer), the jaundice-y and incest-y backstory of the film's male killer and the odd decision to have the film's female killer be played by a male actor.

Oh, and why can't Andrea Martin's Mrs. Mac find any presents underneath that goddamn tree?

This Week's Game: Which group of sorority girls are more equipped to survive a murderous psychopath? The ladies of Black Christmas? Or the accidental murderesses of 2009's Sorority Row?

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter using the hashtag #HorrorQueers or like our Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group.

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Alex: @AlexJoseWiggins

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Blade: Trinity (2004) Dec 04, 2019

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Now that Trace has officially recovered from our 50th episode festivities, it's time to deal with an escalating vampire threat in David S. Goyer's Blade: Trinity, the whimpering conclusion of the groundbreaking (original) Marvel superhero trilogy.

On the docket: why is a film filled with comedians so painfully unfunny? We speculate about the origin of the feud between Goyer and star Wesley Snipes (hint: racism), and discuss the badly-aged homophobic dialogue, which is sadly common ground for mid-2000s action films. Plus: Ryan Reynolds and Dominic Purcell's bodies (obvs), as well as random connections to Scream 3, Charlie's Angels and The Matrix!

Be sure to stick around to the end of this supersized episode as the boys tackle gayness, body dysmorphia and Hollywood's obsession with Adonis beefcakes. It all gets a bit confessional, but hopefully it's helpful.

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter using the hashtag #HorrorQueers or like our Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group.

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) feat. Ari Drew Nov 27, 2019

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The Horror Queers are celebrating their 50th episode with a Very Special Episode discussing.....pedophilia? And The X-Files? If that sounds like a weird combination, it's because it is. Luckily, they have Trace's better half (i.e., husband) and X-Files stan Ari Drew helping them through this momentous occasion!

What's the best way to reward your fans that have been watching your show for nine years? According to series creator Chris Carter, it's to release a completely standalone film that eschews the series' mythology in favor of trying to earn new viewers! Oh, and let's have very undeveloped and un-nuanced discussions about major issues like pedophilia, stem cell research and head-transplanted Frankenstein monsters that walk some murky areas on transgender issues.

Oh, and Trace apologizes in advance for his incomprehensibility in the last half of the episode. He thought it would be a good idea to drink a very large glass of whiskey (on an empty stomach) during the recording. It wasn't.

Want to be entered for a chance to win the opportunity to pick one of our 2020 episodes (to be released in the first quarter)? Fill out this survey at bit.ly/horrorqueers before November 30th!

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter using the hashtag #HorrorQueers or like our Facebook Page or join our Facebook Group.

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Ari: @TheAriDrew

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And be sure to listen to the super hilarious Heavy Friending podcast that we recommended at the end of the episode!

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