Horror Queers – Details, episodes & analysis

Stash that Terry's Chocolate Orange and cover your damn eyes because we're discussing Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later just in time for its 23-years-later sequel!

Join us as we laud the film that popularized fast-moving zombies (yes, yes, we know they're "the infected") and kickstarted the sub-genre's resurgence in the aughts.

Plus: discussions of the film's aesthetic, Alex Garland's self-proclaimed "derivative script," male full frontal nudity, apocalyptic red flags, and *that* freeze frame.

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on ⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, or join the ⁠⁠Horror Queers Discord⁠⁠ to get in touch with other listeners.

> Trace: ⁠⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠⁠ (Bluesky)⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠⁠ (Instagram)

> Joe: ⁠⁠@joelipsett⁠⁠ (BlueSky) / ⁠⁠@bstolemyremote⁠⁠ (Instagram) 

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Black leather or green unitard? Whatever your costume of choice, we're wearing it in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever (1995).

Along for the ride are returning champions Kill By Kill, who help us to unpack all of the neon question marks we have about the film, including Two Face's slim backstory, the lack of Sugar and Spice, and whatever the hell Chris O'Donnell is doing.

Plus: high praise for Carrey, plugs for The Cable Guy, horny Dr. Chase, and the easiest Trolley Problem in cinematic history!

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.

> Trace: ⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠ (Bluesky)⁠ / ⁠⁠@tracedthurman⁠⁠ (Instagram)

> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) 

> Patrick: @killbykill

> Gena: @genadoesthings

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Emilie Blichfeldt's body horror film, The Ugly Stepsister (2025).

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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From the sunny skies of Austin, Texas comes our live show from Fantastic Fest on Alfonso Gomez-Rejon's 2014 remake of The Town That Dreaded Sundown, just in time for its 10th anniversary! After kicking the event off with a look at 10 years of horror at Fantastic Fest, we do a deep dive into the queer components of this under-appreciated remake. Recorded in front of a live audience, you can now listen in the comfort of your own home!

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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If you listened to this week’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre episode, you know that Joe has joined forces with former guest Jenn Adams for a new true crime podcast that looks at fictionalized adaptations of real events: Murder Made Fiction.

Here's a sample of what you can expect of the Bloody FM pod, which has looked at Jeffrey Dahmer, Ed Gein, and will be looking at Jonestown, Waco and the Menendez brothers in the future.

Rev that chainsaw and break a window (or two) because we are celebrating Tobe Hooper's classic film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974).

Hitching a ride in the van is The Losers' Club and Halloweenies co-host Rachel Reeves, who offers invaluable insight into the sound design of the film.

Plus: defending Franklin, iconic shots, treating people as meat, Leatherface as matriarch, and a lot of screaming.

Oh, and if you want more Ed Gein backstory, check out Joe's other podcast: Murder Made Fiction!

References:

> Joe Corr. ‘Slaughterhouse Sexuality: Queering the Sawyer Family in Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.’ Medium

> Nichole Goble. 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Franklin.' Bodies of Horror Podcast. Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Rachel: @vinylgrrrl

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Natalie Erika James' Rosemary's Baby prequel Apartment 7A.

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Pop in that 1984 videocassette because we're checking out writer/director Cradeaux Alexander's Inherit The Witch (2024). Sadly we're not recommending this one.

Despite a few fun performances and an unexpected ending, the feuding family film is overly plotted, feels drawn out, and features some pretty dodgy acting. It's just not for us.

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Check your red panty inventory and hide that bottle of Chardonnay because we're discussing David Fincher's exceptional adaptation of Gillian Flynn's bestseller Gone Girl in the third week of our Anniversaries and Diva Worship theme. Be a "Cool Girl" and give us a listen!

Join us as we dig into the origins of Flynn's source novel before going all in on this 2.5-hour juggernaut of a film (and yet it flies by???). From Rosamund Pike's Oscar-nominated performance to the accusations of misogyny, there's no shortage of things to discuss in this densely plotted film.

Plus: Carrie Coon (and Missi Pyle!) worship, atrocious accent attempts, thoughts on the Outback Steakhouse, treasure hunts and world class vaginas.

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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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on episode 10 of Hannibal's first season, "Buffet Froid".

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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