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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.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Pissi: @pissimyles / My Spooky Gay Family PodcastBe sure to support the boys on Patreon!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteAlso, don't forget to support the boys on Patreon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteAnd be sure to support the boys on Patreon!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Protect your wallets from suspicious drifters because we're ending April with a boring, unsexy vampire road trip movie: J.S. Cardone The 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 really concerned about the coffee bill and just how many times can these characters run out of gas? Spoiler alert: it's a lot.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Paul (Instagram): @dogheaddogAnd don't forget to support the boys on Patreon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Simon McQuoid's new gory adaptation of Mortal Kombat.Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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-harmReference: The Skeletons in My Closet, Stephen LewisQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteAlso, don't forget to support the boys on Patreon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Pod Mortem: @thepodmortem> Renee: @bloodandsmoke> Travis: @travismwh> John Paul: @realstreeter84Support the boys on Patreon   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Paul W.S. Anderson's latest video game adaptation: Monster Hunter!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteWant more bonus content? Support us on Patreon!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. ClubQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd, YouTube, Facebook, and/or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Reyna: @JfcdoombladeSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Micro Queers, we're discussing Henry Darrow McComas' short Off Track (click the link to view the ~11 minute-long short) about a YouTuber (Travis Bryant) whose fictitious relationship with a costar becomes a dark obsession.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteAlso, don't forget to support the boys on Patreon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the pod, we're headed back to Bly Manor with Jack Clayton's 1961 classic, The Innocents (see also: last year's Patreon episode on The Haunting of Bly Manor). This classic Gothic Horror film is reminiscent of Diabolique, Rebecca and The Haunting and has a strong queer connection thanks to screenwriter Truman Capote, whom we discuss at length, including Trace’s hatred of Holly Golightly.Plus: an influential 15th century picture book, Cinemascope challenges, the genesis of Austin Powers, and evil children. But the real question is whether Miss Giddens is going mad...or are there actually ghosts?Reading: Treddy, Dennis. "Shadows of Shadows: Techniques of Ambiguity in Three Film Adaptations of The Turn of the ScrewQuestions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteBe sure to support us on Patreon!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Load up your Hot Topic gift bag, prep your Swedish meatballs and blast some "Living Dead Girl" because we're finally covering Ronny Yu's franchise revival Bride of Chucky! Joining us for the discussion is Kelly Gredner, 1/2 of the Spinsters of Horror!Join us as we all go gaga for Tiffany's trailer (seriously, we want to live in it), praise Jennifer Tilly's perfect performance (and her spectacular outfits) and debate the pronunciation of the French word for "orgasm."Kelly connects the film to her teenage Goth years, Joe discusses his personal connection with the film's queer character David (thanks, Don Mancini!) and Trace has an orgasmic reaction to that waterbed set piece.Plus, a Heart of Damballa-shaped franchise plot hole, Windows 98 nostalgia, Kathy Najimy, and.....a Never Been Kissed reference? Barbie, eat your heart out.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd, YouTube, Facebook, and/or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Kelly: @KGrednerSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Micro Queers, we're discussing Rose McGowan's short Dawn (click the link to view the 16-minute-long short) about a 1961 girl who plots to escape her middle class suburban life.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteAlso, don't forget to support the boys on Patreon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're in the mood for a trashy secret society thriller, which is too bad because Rob Cohen's The Skulls (2000) ain't it. Helping us overcome our amnesia about what exactly happens in this snooze fest is Twitch host extraordinaire Steffi (aka ImmortalGraves). Predictably things get a little silly as we tackle robot thesis projects, Leslie Bibb's career, and rich white people nonsense like rowing and lacrosse.Plus: Commemorative film tattoos, dumbwaiter horror, and ridiculous character names that we can't keep straight (Percy & Grimace?)But for real: why isn't this damn film more homoerotic?!Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd, YouTube, Facebook, and/or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Steffi: @Immortal_Graves / Twitch: ImmortalGravesSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the controversial S04E02 episode of The X-Files, "Home". Does this notorious banned episode live up to its reputation?Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a special bonus episode, we're joined by Terry Mesnard of Gayly Dreadful and Scarred for Life pod to discuss the entirety of S2 of Apple TV's Servant, the best horror television show that you're not watching.MAJOR SPOILERS ahead as we discuss our fave moments and episodes, worship at Lauren Ambrose's award worthy performance, praise the series' stellar direction and speculate where the show will go in season three.Hungry for more? Check out our Patreon for an exclusive minisode on Servant S1.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Terry: @gaylydreadfulSupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Take out your enormous contact lenses because we're discussing Henri-Georges Clouzot's seminal 1955 chiller Diabolique! Joining us for the conversation are Jazz & Kat of the Girl, That's Scary! podcast!Join us as we laud this horror film/revenge drama/ghost story/queer-ish love story and praise one of its co-leads (the wonderful Simone Signoret), while we question the acting abilities of "Heart Attack Girl," aka Mrs. Véra Clouzot (in a role given to her by her husband: the film's writer/director).Throughout the episode, we'll compare Christina to Julie James, plan a movie night with Diabolique, Bound, Wild Things and Thelma & Louise and (of course) talk about that incredible twist ending.Plus: neematoads, child-slapping, gaslighting, ghost suits and a 1996 remake with Sharon Stone (spoiler alert: it's pretty good!)!References:Asibong, Andrew. “Nouveau Désordre : Diabolical Queerness in 1950s French Cinema” in Queer 1950s : Rethinking Sexuality in the Postwar Years : Rethinking Sexuality in the Postwar Years (2012)Hayward, Susan. Les Diaboliques (2005)Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Girl, That's Scary!: @GirlThatsScarySupport the boys on Patreon and shop our online store for your very own Horror Queers merchandise!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Marcus Nispel's 2003 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Is this one of the best horror remakes ever made? We think so!Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on Micro Queers, we're discussing Jill "Sixx" Gevargizian's short The Stylist (click the link to view the 14-minute-long short), about a hair dresser who covets the hair of her clients to bloody effect.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Letterboxd and/or Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremoteAlso, don't forget to support the boys on Patreon!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.