About this podcast
Each week, queer hosts Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman discuss a horror film with LGBTQ+ themes, a high camp quotient or both.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 929 episodes
- Carrie S01 Episode 6 (Patreon Clip) · 3 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on S01 episode 6 of Mike Flanagan's Carrie (2026) as Chris and Carrie enter arbitration.
- Elle (2016) · 2 h 18 min · Episode 412Prepare to be uncomfortable because we're talking Paul Verhoeven's self-described protest against genre in his controversial (and unclassifiable) rape survivor film Elle (2016).
- Clayface (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on James Watkins' (Eden Lake, Speak No Evil 2024) DC Universe entry Clayface, based upon a screenplay written by…
- Carrie S01 Episode 5 (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Mike Flanagan's limited series, Carrie (2026).
- Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) · 1 h 56 min · Episode 411Pin on your face mask and grab your Zydrate because we are discussing Darren Lynn Bousman's Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008).
- Whalefall (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Brian Duffield aquatic action thriller, Whalefall (2026)
- Carrie S01 Episode 4 (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Mike Flanagan's limited series, Carrie (2026). Like what you hear? Head on over to…
- Night of the Demons 2 (1994) · 2 h 5 min · Episode 410Fill that Super Soaker with holy water and get ready for a little head, tiger, because we're discussing Brian Trenchard-Smith's hilarious straight-to-video sequel Night of the…
- Other Mommy (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Rob Savage's (Host, The Boogeyman) Jessica Chastain-starring film Other Mommy, adapted from Josh Malerman's 2024…
- Carrie S01 Episode 3 (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Mike Flanagan's Carrie limited series (2026). Like what you hear? Head on over to…
- Interview: Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich on Repo! The Genetic Opera · 21 minIn anticipation of the new 4K release of Repo! The Genetic Opera, we sat down with creators Darren Lynn Bousman and Terrance Zdunich to discuss the film's queer appeal, its…
- Carrie (2013) feat. Phillip Iscove · 2 h 8 min · Episode 409Step on the gas because we're are revisiting another Carrie adaptation with Kimberly Peirce's 2013 film.
- Verity (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on writer Nick Antosca and director Michael Showalter's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, Verity (2026).
- Carrie S01 Episode 2 (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on the second episode of Mike Flanagan's limited series adaptation of Carrie (2026).
- Bug (2006) · 2 h 11 min · Episode 408We saved the best for last as we conclude "Thanks for the Judds," a six-week programming block on Ashley Judd thrillers, with a look at William Friedkin's controversial 2006…
- Beware Boiúna (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Mike P. Nelson's giant snake movie, Beware Boiúna (2026).
- Carrie S01 Episode 1 (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on the premiere of Mike Flanagan's limited series adaptation of Carrie (2026).
- Twisted (2004) · 1 h 57 min · Episode 407Our second-last entry in "Thanks for the Judds" is 2004's Twisted, directed by 1978's Invasion of the Body Snatchers' Philip Kaufman!
- High Crimes (2002) · 1 h 44 min · Episode 406Check your spouse for ambidexterity because it's week four of "Thanks for the Judds", a six-week programming block on Ashley Judd thrillers. Next up is Carl Franklin's legal…
- Resident Evil (Patreon Clip) · 3 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Zach Cregger's Resident Evil (2026).
- Interview: Brec Bassinger on Buzzkill (2026) · 16 minJoe interviews actress Brec Bassinger on her Tubi original Buzzkill (2026), being a scream queen, and the forthcoming adaptation of Christopher Pike's Remember Me.
- Double Jeopardy (1999) feat. Ali Chappell · 2 h 1 min · Episode 405Snatch up that Kandinsky watercolor and perfect your New Orleans accent because it's week three of "Thanks for the Judds", a six-week programming block on Ashley Judd thrillers…
- Eye of the Beholder (1999) · 2 h 16 min · Episode 404Keep an EYE out for snow globes because we are continuing "Thanks for the Judds", a six-week programming block on Ashley Judd thrillers, with Stephan Elliott's bafflingly sedate…
- Practical Magic (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon audio commentary on cult classic Practical Magic (1998).
- Kiss The Girls (1997) · 1 h 47 min · Episode 403Keep an eye out for doors and walls and stairs because we are kicking off "Thanks for the Judds", a six-week programming block on Ashley Judd thrillers, with Gary Fleder's Kiss…
- Soulm8te (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Kate Dolan's 'M3GAN' spinoff, the R-rated erotic thriller 'Soulm8te' (2026).
- Let's Scare Jessica To Death (1971) · 1 h 35 min · Episode 402Grab your cello and wear your wedding dress in the pond because we are talking 1971's indie psychological horror film Let's Scare Jessica To Death.
- The Devil's Mouth (Patreon Clip) · 3 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Jeff Wadlow's "kids stalked in a cave by a shark" movie, The Devil's Mouth (2026).
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) · 1 h 46 min · Episode 401Get ready to burn it all down and do a little chainsaw dance because the saw is family in Tobe Hooper's divisive sequel 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' (1986).
- Insidious: Out of the Further (Patreon Clip) · 3 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on the sixth entry in the 'Insidious' franchise: 'Insidious: Out of the Further' (2026).
- 400th Episode Mailbag! · 9 minIn celebration of our 400th Main Feed episode (!), we're reading listener mail from Ava, Evan, Jorge, Owen, and Sam.
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) · 2 h 29 min · Episode 400Come do the Time Warp with us as Horror Queers celebrates 400 episodes with The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
- Teenage Sex and Death At Camp Miasma (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Jane Schoenbrun's third feature Teenage Sex and Death at Miasma (2026).
- Audio Commentary: Influencers (2025) · 1 h 55 min · Episode 399We're trying something different: an audio commentary that's brand new to both feeds! Simply queue up Kurtis David Harder's Influencer sequel, Influencers (2025), on Shudder and…
- Influencer (Patreon Clip) · 5 minTo coincide with our Main Feed audio commentary on Influencers (2025), we recorded a Patreon minisode on Kurtis David Harder's original 2022 film, Influencer.
- I Saw The TV Glow (2024) feat. Robyn Adams & Ari Drew · 2 h 26 min · Episode 398Pack your episode guide and look out for Mr. Melancholy because we're hunkering down for a Saturday night viewing of The Pink Opaque in Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow!
- Rear Window (1954) · 1 h 54 min · Episode 397Break out that telephoto lens because we are spying on the neighbors with Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 masterpiece, Rear Window.
- Saccharine (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Natalie Erika James disordered eating/possession film, Saccharine (2026).
- Evil Dead Burn (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on Sébastien Vaniček's take on the 'Evil Dead' franchise in the sixth franchise installment 'Evil Dead Burn' (2026).
- Dreamcatcher (2003) · 2 h 0 min · Episode 396Watch out for "ister gay" (oof), take some Gas-X and bite our bags because we're talking Lawrence Kasdan's baffling 2003 adaptation of Stephen King's equally baffling novel…
- The Vampire Lestat Episode 7 (Patreon Clip) · 4 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon Requel Tier episode on the season finale of 'The Vampire Lestat', aptly titled "The Failures".
- Crimes of Passion (1984) · 2 h 17 min · Episode 395Huff those poppers and wield that bladed stake vibrator thing you stupid douchebag, because we're talking our very first Ken Russell film in his messy-but-fascinating erotic…
- The Howling (1981) · 1 h 52 min · Episode 394Make note of that smiley face sticker and snag that conveniently placed jar of acid because we're talking Joe Dante's stealth werewolf classic 'The Howling' (1981)!
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Patron Clip) · 6 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on James Cameron's ground breaking action sequel Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991).
- Independence Day (1996) · 2 h 35 min · Episode 393Today, we celebrate our Independence Day...courtesy of gay German director Roland Emmerich. As the summer blockbuster celebrates its 30th anniversary, we're looking back on an…
- Interview: Leviticus Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella · 23 minA spoiler-filled discussion with writer/director Adrian Chiarella on his 2026 queer horror romance film, Leviticus.
- Homicidal (1961) · 1 h 41 min · Episode 392Grab your favorite surgical knife and call your mobile knife sharpener because we're discussing our very first William Castle film in his 1961 Psycho homage (or rip-off...you…
- Leviticus (Patreon Clip) · 5 minHere's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on writer/director Adrian Chiarella's new queer horror classic, Leviticus (2026).
- Micro Queers: Tickled (2016) · 25 minIgnore that threatening email from Jane O'Brien media because we are discussing queer director David Farrier's thriller-y documentary, Tickled (2016).
- Saltburn (2023) · 2 h 0 min · Episode 391Slurp up that cummy bath water because we are talking about writer/director Emerald Fennell's divisive satirical thriller Saltburn (2023).
