Horror Queers

Pull that gravy-soaked cafeteria meat patty out of your pocket and get ready for a cannibalistic coming-of-age tale because we're doing a deep dive into Julia Ducournau's debut film Raw! Joining us for the discussion is film critic Dede Crimmins (just in time for her birthday today!).

Tag along as we endure what looks like one of the most intense and horrific hazing rituals ever put on film before lamenting the film's unfortunate vomit bag festival buzz that no doubt set up unrealistic expectations for viewers. We'll then pick apart the many, many metaphors contained within the film.

We'll also share a plethora of anecdotes, including but not limited to: bedbug experiences, public urination, hair-chewing, mirror-fucking, bikini waxes and Ducournau's secret trick to directing a dance scene

Plus, are the parents in the film the worst film parents ever? Is 7-Eleven pizza secretly amazing? And does Trace hate women? Tune in and find out!

References:

>> Hagen, Kate: 31 Days of Feminist Horror Films: RAW

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on the new Shudder exclusive Vicious Fun, which hits a little close to home seeing as its about a horror journalist who unwittingly finds himself in a support group for slashers and serial killers.

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon on Bryce McGuire's adaptation of his own short film: Night Swim!

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Michael Kennedy and Tyler MacIntyre's queer slasher, It's A Wonderful Knife (2023).

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Watch the road and finish your knitting project because we're delving back into the world of New French Extremity with a festive look at Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo's 2007 home invasion film Inside.

Join us as we laud lead actresses Béatrice Dalle and Alysson Paradis for their visceral performances before putting the film's narrative into the context of the 2005 French riots that serve as the background setting of the film.

Plus: a very emotive CGI fetus, the deadliest scissors you'll ever see, and some very incompetent law enforcement officers.

References:

> Maddi McGillvray. ‘It’s So Easy to Create a Victim’: Subverting Gender Stereotypes in the New French Extremity Gender and Contemporary Horror in Film. 2019.

> Faculty of Horror. "Inside." Dec 23, 2019

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> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Chrissy Metz's holiday creature feature A Creature Was Stirring (2023).

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Sam Esmail's star-studded apocalyptic thriller Leave the World Behind (2023).

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We're tired of pretending that there's no such thing as a Rom Com Zom Musical!

The time has finally come to discuss John McPhail's Anna and the Apocalypse (2017), which has charming Scottish actors, a Canadian choreographer, and three (?!) different versions.

Plus: Joe's issue with villainous Mr. Savage, our fave songs, the sad Ryan Gosling connection, nearly good queer representation, and why we need more horror movie musicals pleeeeease

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In a special cross-over between Such Sights to Show and Horror Queers, Bryan and Joe are joined by Trace Thurman to discuss the previously unseen workprint of Kevin Yeager's Hellraiser: Bloodline (newly available on Arrow's Quartet of Torment box set).

We discuss Valentine Vargas' real voice, the timeline changes, the workprint's different ending, and which version we prefer.

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> Bryan: @eviltaylorhicks (Instagram/BlueSky)

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Trace: @tracedthurman

Music Credit: Hellraiser Theme by Christopher Young

Check out Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad for more Such Sights To Show, including Bryan and Joe's discussion of Peter Atkins' original Bloodline screenplay

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We're wrapping up the year with a look back at 2023. How do we feel about the state of horror and this year's trends? Which films dominated the cultural discussion, killed at the box office or got buried on streamers?

Then we reflect on the state of our podcast (top episodes, ones that deserve more attention and our fave Patreon episodes). Finally, we break down our top 15 films of 2023, plus a few honorable mentions.

And because it wouldn't be Horror Queers without a couple of fuck ups, we have a whole bunch of bloopers. Have fun at our expense and we'll see you in 2024!

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> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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