ScreamQueenz: Where Horror Gets GAY!

As proof that ScreamQueenz has not podfaded, please accept the Flashback to one of the most popular and beloved of our classic episodes: that time TRAE DEAN and DOUG SHAPIRO dropped by to discuss the gayest Agatha Christie murder mystery of all, EVIL UNDER THE SUN.

EVIL UNDER THE SUN is currently available for streaming on BRITBOX and for rental from all the usual sources.

Note: This episode was recorded 13 years ago. I was a lot coarser and less sensitive than I am now. I apologize for my offensive language and the dated views I shared.

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This PATREON TAKEOVER Episode was made possible by the Sheer Fabulousness of SuperScreamer SuperStarz:

THOMAS HARRIS

The military has developed a new viral bioweapon that will turn ordinary civilians into Super Soldiers: fearless, relentless, unstoppable killing machines that Death itself cannot defeat.

Except the virus never made it to the soldiers.

It found itself a different kind of Warrior.

Tonight, They Rise!

But first, They dance.

ALL HAIL THE ZOMBIE STRIPPERS!

ZOMBIE STRIPPERS (2008) is not the kind of movie one might hear usually being discussed on ScreamQueenz. Therefore, I needed two guests who normally wouldn't be caught dead around...Unless I've asked them on to discuss something completely depraved:

JOHN HERNANDEZ, Editor-in-chief of BEAR WORLD MAGAZINE and hairy hunky horny homo horror movie host STAN THE MECHANIC

DEREK HAUGEN is an actor and writer best known for his work on GOOD COPS TV and I HAD A BLOODY GOOD TIME AT HOUSE HARKER

ZOMBIE STRIPPERS! was written & directed by JAY LEE and stars JENNA JAMESON, ROBERT ENGLUND, ROXY SAINT, JENNIFER HOLLAND, SHAMRON MOORE, JEANETTE SOUSA, CARMIT LEVITEE and JOEY MEDINA.

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After years of being out of print, Maurice Devereaux's 2007 masterpiece END OF THE LINE has been given a glorious limited edition blu-ray release by terror-vision.com.

To celebrate this glorious film's return, please enjoy this episode of ScreamQueenz from 2018 in which I discussed the film with Matty & Andrew from FRIGAY THE 13th.

Get your copy of END OF THE LINE at https://www.terror-vision.com/store/end-of-the-line-blu-ray-with-slip

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What happens when you combine the comedic genius of Don Knotts, a haunted house, and a cast of hilarious character actors? You get the 1966 comedy classic, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken! For this special birthday episode of ScreamQueenz, we're joined by the fabulous TRAE DEAN from "DAMN YOU, UNCLE LEWIS!" and STEPHEN WANGNER, founder of the Don Knotts Appreciation Society, to discuss the sheer brilliance of this movie and its enduring legacy.

We'll dive into the wacky world of Don Knotts' comedy, explore the relationships between the film's unique characters, and celebrate the iconic lines that have withstood the test of time. From the charming Alma Cramer to the sly humor of Gaylord Patty, this film is jam-packed with laughs and memorable moments. Plus, believe it or not, there is actually some genuine queer representation in this film!

So grab a slice of birthday cake and join us for a most inappropriate birthday party as we honor the legacy of Don Knotts and The Ghost and Mr. Chicken on this special episode of ScreamQueenz.

THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN was directed by ALAN RAFKIN, written by JAMES FRITZELL, EVERETT GREENBAUM and ANDY GRIFFITH and stars DON KNOTTS, JOAN STALEY, DICK SARGENT, JESSALYN FAX and NYDIA WESSMAN

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Come along with me and my special guest, Pastor Ben Fitzgerald-Fye, as we venture into the eerie, mystical and very queer world of the 2016 Australian film, Boys in the Trees. This unique coming-of-age tale set on Halloween Night is far from your typical horror movie, blending genres to create a uniquely captivating, enchanting, and chilling atmosphere.

As we journey into the deep dark woods with the characters of Boys in the Trees, we'll not only encounter ghosts, monsters and werewolves. We'll uncover themes of the treacherous complexity of male psychology, the danger of expressing male affection & the normalization of homophobic violence. But we'll also discover unconditional love, second chances and the power of friendship.

This episode is not only a celebration of a remarkable film, but also a reminder of the power of redemption, transformation, and the bonds that tie us all together.

BOYS IN THE TREES was written & directed by NICHOLAS VERSO and stars TOBY WALLACE, GULLIVER MCGRATH, MITZI RUHLMANN and JUSTIN HOLBOROW.

BOYS IN THE TREES is available to buy or rent from all the usual outlets, and at publication time, it's also streaming for free here on YouTube.

Check out writer/director Nicolas Verso's short film companion piece to Boys in the Trees called THE LAST TIME I SAW RICHARD here on YouTube.

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"I'd understand it a lot more if there were a lot more queer bashing and bible-thumping..."

On the surface, the movie Blumhouse's THEY/THEM had everything going for it:

• A slasher film with a novel queer conversion camp setting.
• Three-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter John Logan at the helm.
• Kevin Bacon's return to his horror roots.
• Queer characters actually played by queer actors.

With a built-in audience, undeniable talent, and seemingly the best intentions, THEY/THEM seem poised to take Queer Horror Cinema to the next level while exposing the real-life horrors of conversion therapy.

Instead, it failed on almost every level.

Join my special guests TARA GARNER and REVERAND BEN FITZGERALD-FYE as we take a good long look at what went wrong at Camp Whistler

THEY/THEM is currently available on Peacock.

Written & directed by JOHN LOGAN. Starring KEVIN BACON, ANNA CHLUMSKY, THEO GERMAINE, MONIQUE KIM, QUEI TANN and DARWIN DEL FABRO

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Last time, you escaped from Camp Whistler.

But no one ever leaves Abraham House.

Our exploration into the horrific world of conversion therapy and queer conversion camps continues with a discussion of CHILDREN OF SIN written and directed by CHRISTOPHER WESLEY MOORE from HOMOS ON HAUNTED HILL.

When Emma's abusive new stepfather finds out she's pregnant and that her brother Jackson is gay, he ships them off to Abraham House where religious zealot Mary Esther promises to bring these sinners home to Jesus...one way or another.

CHILDREN OF SIN may be microbudget.

CHILDREN OF SIN may be rough around the edges.

Yet CHILDREN OF SIN delivers everything THEY/THEM promised to and failed:

Scares, gore, tension, queer characters that feel real and a gleefully charismatic villain you'll love to hate.

But more importantly, CHILDREN OF SIN has the audacity and courage to point the finger of blame at those responsible for the real-life horrors on which this film was based.

I am once again joined by my very special guests the Reverend BEN FITZGERALD-FYE @pastorfabulous and TARA GARNER @tara_rahboomdeay.

CHILDREN OF SIN is currently streaming on TUBI and stars JO-ANN ROBINSON, MEREDITH MOHLER, LEWIS HINES, JEFF BUCHWALD, KENI BOUNDS and CHRISTOPHER WESLEY MOORE.

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"Conversion therapy – sometimes called reparative therapy – is the discredited and harmful practice of attempting to change one’s sexual orientation or gender identity. This philosophy is based on wildly outdated notions and bigotry. It is currently legal to promote and engage in this dangerous technique. Youth often have no choice when this treatment is sought out by their parent or guardian, yet this practice can have detrimental impacts for years and decades to come.  

Since 1975 – 44 years – the American Psychological Association has stated that homosexuality is not a mental illness, yet throughout our state organizations and individuals continue to masquerade “conversion therapy” as a legitimate and psychologically backed option for LGBTQ youth – to “cure” them of being who they are. In fact, all major mental health organizations have deemed conversion therapy as unethical, ineffective and dangerous to the well-being of clients.

This is an affront to thriving adult members of the LGBTQ+ community, and most importantly it is an attack on the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth. Fostering an environment in which LGBTQ+ youth are told they can be “cured,” or even suggesting that they need to be cured of something that is a natural part of who they are is the true psychological harm.

We believe that therapy shouldn’t become deadly; according to a 2019 article by USA Today, “Suicide attempts nearly tripled for LGBT young people who reported both home-based efforts to change their sexual orientation by parents and formal intervention efforts by external parties, such as therapists and religious leaders…” And data from the Pew Research Center notes that LGB youth are five times more likely to have attempted suicide than their heterosexual peers, and that 40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide (92% of those before the age of 25). Societal “norms” and pressures have an immense impact on our youth. It is the responsibility of our leaders to fight against adversity, protect our citizens, and create a brighter future for our children. We must do everything in our power to ensure those pressures don’t include state sanctioned emotional and mental abuse, such as conversion therapy

LGBTQ youth deserve to grow up in a world and have an environment in which they are encouraged to thrive, free from the constraints of a misinformed pseudo-medical community promising a chance to “cure” something that is not wrong with them.

National and international professional boards in the medical and psychological community agree; Conversion therapy has been condemned by The American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Counseling Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Psychoanalytic Association, Australian Psychological Society, British Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, National Association of Social Workers, Psychological Society of Ireland, Psychological Society of South Africa, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

Twenty states and DC have already banned this harmful practice. I call on ours to join them in protecting our youth."

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Get ready for a far-out flight to the grooviest decade ever when IT CAME FROM THE 70's takes over ScreamQueenz Studios to talk about everyone's favorite shameless CARRIE ripoff: the 1978 made-for-tv exercise in coded lesbianism and petty revenge known as THE INITIATION OF SARAH.

There's something about this movie.

It's a not-particularly scary carbon copy of the "Awkard Girl With Secret Powers Get Revenge" trope.

By all rights, it should have been forgotten a long time ago.

But it wasn't.

And it's not just "remembered fondly".

This movie is beloved.

Join Patrick K. Walsh and his guest co-pilots TARA GARNER and KASEY LOMAN (Evil Goods Graphic Designs) as they explore the powerful hold SARAH has had on our hearts since we first met her 45 years ago.

THE INITIATION OF SARAH is currently available to watch for free on YOUTUBE.

This episode of IT CAME FROM THE 70s originally aired on July 23, 2023. IT CAME FROM THE 70s is available exclusively to our PATREON subscribers. Become a Patron here.

Pick up some of Kasey Loman's fabulous FEMMES OF FRIGHT: Women in Horror collection at her Teepublic store.

Directed by ROBERT DAY. Written by DON INGALLS, CAROL SERACENO, and KENETTE GFLELLER. Starring KAY LENZ, SHELLEY WINTERS, MORGAN FAIRCHILD, MORGAN BRITTANY, TISA FARROW and TONY BILL.

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Happy Halloween, my Beautiful Screamerz!

To celebrate, we're taking a break from psychological analysis and sociological impacts to get absolutely bonkers with the outrageous zombie comedy out of Belgium called YUMMY (currently streaming on SHUDDER and AMC+).

A young woman travels to a shady Eastern European hospital for a discount breast reduction and instead must survive a zombie uprising when it turns out her surgeon's experimental surgery techniques have deadly side effects. Can anyone survive this orgy of blood, boobs and Belgian waffles???

When a movie is this off-the-wall bananapants, there are only two people I want sitting next to me: The Queens of T!tties and Chaos - CINDY KINNARD-DIAMOND and STACY PARKER from CREEPY KITCH.

Secret Agent Boots and I say Thank You to Sophia in this Facebook Video!

Get tickets to TERRORVISION: Live the Nightmare in Times Square at facetheterror.com .

Find out more about the queer Off-Broadway musical DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS at DraculaComedy.com or at DRACULA PODCASTULA.

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Hollywood.

A town where the streets are paved with broken dreams.

But for the fortunate few, it is a place where dreams come true.

All it takes is luck...

Ambition...

And Sacrifice.

STARRY EYES is a haunting, disturbing that looks into the darkest regions of human nature and asks the question:

How much would you give up to get everything you've ever wanted?

My very special guests for this episode are MAYA MURPHY (Damn You Uncle Lewis, Rosewater) and MATT KNIFE (baronvonsoap).

STARRY EYES is currently available on Peacock, Tubi, Roku, Plex and PlutoTV.

Written and directed by KEVIN KOLSCH and DENNIS WIDMEYER.

Starring ALEXANDRA ESSOE, NOAH SEGAN, PAT HEALY, FABIANNE THERESE, MARIA OLSON and AMANDA FULLER.

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