Horror Queers

Get 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).

Join us as we endure this manic little movie (complimentary) and discuss its rushed production (thanks, Cannon Group!), stellar production design and battles with the MPA.

Plus, a romance for Leatherface, some A+ jump scares, toothy chili, Caroline Williams praise, and an all-timer of a final shot. 

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, 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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Show Art: Travis Falligant  / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada    

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Here'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).

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

Show Art: Travis Falligant / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada.

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In celebration of our 400th Main Feed episode (!), we're reading listener mail from Ava, Evan, Jorge, Owen, and Sam.

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

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

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

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  

Show Art: Travis Falligant  / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   

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Come do the Time Warp with us as Horror Queers celebrates 400 episodes with The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). 

Created by Richard O'Brien and Jim Sharman, we track the film's origin from successful stage musical to box office failure to midnight cult phenomenon.

Plus: all things Tim Curry; shadow casts; our favorite musical numbers; contemporary complaints of misogyny and ableism; and celebrating unapologetic queer sexuality.

 References: 

Absolute Pleasure: Queer Perspectives on Rocky Horror. Edited by Margot Atwell

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (dir: Linus O'Brien, 2025)

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

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

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

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  

Show Art: Travis Falligant  / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada 

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Here'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).

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

Show Art: Travis Falligant / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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