Homos on Haunted Hill

Episode 158 – She Ain't Heavy ("Let's Scare Jessica To Death")

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Spooky Season with the moody and hypnotic spookfest Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971). The 'mos talk an unreliable narrator, hippie swingers, a town-with-a-secret, scenic New England autumn foliage, possible vampires, queer undertones, striking music scoring, and more. Bonus topics include '70s horror trends, lesbian vampires, and plenty of other spooky asides.

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Episode 157 – Blame It On The Edit ("Urban Legends: Final Cut")

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin and Chris head back to [film] school to discuss the polarizing and very meta slasher-sequel Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000). The 'mos talk a cast of sort-of stars, very experimental student films, classic horror homages, creative set pieces, wacky kills and more. Bonus topics include The Teen Choice Awards, Trap, and various other topics most likely.

Episode 156 – Houses Don't Kill People ("The Amityville Horror '05")

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris take their first pod trip to the Amityville franchise with the quintessentially mid-aughts remake The Amityville Horror (2005). The 'mos talk hottie pre-Deadpool Ryan Reynolds, CGI ghosts galore, a cornucopia of jump scares and jump cuts, a babysitter with serious boundary issues, and more. Bonus topics include The Amityville franchise, Longlegs, and of course Faye Dunaway.

Episode 155 – Buyer's Remorse ("Chopping Mall")

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Braindead Summer with a trip to their favorite local Chopping Mall (1986). The 'mos talk killer robots and mall mayhem, quirky charming characters and a bitchin' final girl, curious cameos, a rad '80s music score, and more. Bonus topics include goofy mid '80s slasher favorites, Maxxxine, and many more life-changing topics I'm sure.

Episode 154 – Roller Coaster of Blood ("Final Destination 3")

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in Independence Day with the goofy fun ride Final Destination 3 (2006). The 'mos talk a roller coaster ride to hell, a fireworks celebration, scream queen Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Disney Channel staple Ryan Merriman, malfunctioning tanning beds, prophetic photographs, Death's ever-changing rules, and more. Bonus topics include Shelley Long, assorted thoughts on the Final Destination Franchise, and plenty of other Braindead Summer nonsense.

Episode 153 – Global Corning ("Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest")

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris finally journey 'behind the rows' to cover their favorite movie in the Children of the Corn franchise, Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest. The 'mos talk a precocious kid preacher, dysfunctional family vibes, killer practical effects, climate change & global corn schemes, bombastic music scoring, welcome casting diversity, gnarly graphic deaths, and more. Bonus topics include A24's Crystal Lake, Brandy/The Front Room, dark comedy musings, and more.

Episode 152 – AOL Keyword ("FeardotCom")

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Braindead Summer '24 with the early aughts tech-spookfest FeardotCom (2002). The 'mos talk 21st century internet fears, the dark web, the very hot Stephen Dorff, ghost girl web designers, nightmarish visual aesthetics, and more. Bonus topics include whatever the hell we felt like talking about this week (what else is new?).

Episode 151 – Whose Waterbed Is It Anyway? ("PIECES")

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Braindead Summer '24 with the indescribable and eclectic cult sensation Pieces (1982). The 'mos talk gruesome kills, wackadoodle writing, serious mommy issues, a tennis pro-turned-undercover cop, kung fu, deadly waterbeds, giallo influences, and so much more. Bonus topics include The Jason Universe™, Scream 7 + Exorcist ramblings, and plenty of other other non sequitors. P.S. We aren't married!

Episode 150 – Cat Got His Tongue ("The Grudge")

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris discuss The Grudge (2004) in honor of the film's 20th anniversary this year. The 'mos talk the fabulous Sarah Michelle Gellar, extreme family trauma and deadly curses, ghost girls and cat boys, non-linear storytelling, lavish set pieces, a cornucopia of jump scares, and more. Bonus topics include 2000s Asian horror films, Sailor Moon and a Scream 7 story pitch (for any producers listening out there).

Episode 149 – Culture Shocked ("Watcher")

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude their Women's History Month film series with Chloe Okuno's haunting paranoia-thriller Watcher (2022). The 'mos talk the fabulous Maika Monroe, Hitchcock and Polanski influences, slowburn thrills and severed heads, gaslighting, language barriers, and more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Immaculate, Stopmotion, Madame Web and various other topics as usual.

Episode 148 – Cult of Kusama ("The Invitation")

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their Women's History Month film series with Karyn Kusama's excellent claustrophobic thriller The Invitation (2015). The 'mos talk a dinner party-from-hell, a twisty slow burn mystery, engaging characters and queer representation, psychological trauma, cult mentality, 1970s horror influences, a jaw-dropping ending and more. Bonus topics include Scream 7 news, Final Destination, and cult documentaries.

Episode 147 – Mo Money Mo Problems ("American Psycho")

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their Women's History Month line-up with Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner's cult sensation American Psycho (2000). The 'mos talk the gorgeous but very unhinged Patrick Bateman, pitch black humor, a boppin' 80s soundtrack, wild kill sequences, yuppie and masculinity satire, Bret Easton's original novel, and more. Bonus topics include behind-the-scenes production madness and plenty of other random asides as always.

Episode 146 – Who's That Girl? ("Poison Ivy")

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Women's History Month with Katt Shea's wicked erotic thriller Poison Ivy (1992). The 'mos talk an iconic femme fatale, memorable teen performances by Drew Barrymore and Sara Gilbert, soap opera-level twists and queer themes, stylish cinematography on a budget, quirky supporting characters, a bombastic car crash, and more. Bonus topics include sex in cinema (or lack there of today), a new John Waters movie(?), and the new erotic thriller documentary We Kill for Love.

Camp Series: You In Danger, Girl ("Ghost")

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:31:18 -0000

We've been very busy up on Haunted Hill this month, so we're busting open the Patreon vault again to release our 2021 episode on the acclaimed supernatural drama-thriller, Ghost (1990). Enjoy, and please pardon any dated references (this episode was recorded three years ago).

PLOT: Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) is a banker, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. He seeks out the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) to set things right and protect Molly from harm.

Episode 145 – Daddy's Home ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child")

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris make one final trip to Elm Street (for now) with the head-scratching A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). The 'mos talk Freddy's dad and drag jokes ("you'll see bitch"), a monstrous pregnancy, Rosemary's Baby and Hellraiser influences, particularly vicious kills sequences, elaborate gothic imagery, Springwood High School's high mortality rate, and more. Bonus topics include gialli and plenty of wrap-up thoughts about the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

P.S. We won't be covering Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare right now, but you can listen to our episode on Wes Craven's New Nightmare from a few years ago here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heathers-story-wes-cravens-new-nightmare/id1510171252?i=1000584596674

Episode 144 – I Want My MTV ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master")

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Nightmare Month with the very rad and underrated A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988). The 'mos talk fallen Dream Warriors, relatable new characters, a bitchin' soundtrack and loony music video-style dream sequences, an underappreciated final girl, Freddy's pizzeria and much more. Bonus topics include whatever our tired winter minds felt like talking about!

Episode 143 – Growing Pains ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors")

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin and Chris head to Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital to discuss fan-favorite threequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). The 'mos talk tortured and relatable teens, Nancy Thompson's triumphant return, elaborate dream battles, slightly nun-sense exposition, reanimated skeletons, Hypnocil prescriptions, an iconic power ballad, and much more. Bonus topics include whatever we feel like (as always).

Episode 142 – Sub & Dom Text ("A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge")

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Nightmare Month with the queer cult classic A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985). The 'mos talk Freddy Krueger's hunt for man-flesh, final boy Jesse's hip dance moves, a boppin' gay bar, sweaty male kill sequences, a flaming bird, a far out pool party, and maybe even some homosexual subtext (or dom-text?). Bonus topics include personal gay repression stories, a little HIV/AIDS epidemic history, and plenty of Nightmare on Elm Street franchise asides.

Episode 141 – Drop Dead Fred ("A Nightmare on Elm Street")

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0000

Happy Near Year! Kevin & Chris kick off a month-long Nightmare franchise marathon with the one that started it all, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). The 'mos talk iconic '80s movie monster Freddy Krueger, quintessential final girl Nancy Thompson, distant and useless parents, stunning special effects and musical scoring, booby traps for dummies, a polarizing ending, and much more. Bonus topics include behind-the-scenes gossip, '80s movie monsters, and plenty of random asides as always.

Camp Series: Noël Mortel ("8 Women")

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris make the yuletide even gayer with François Ozon's camptastic Christmas murder-mystery musical 8 Women (2002). The 'mos talk a very dysfunctional family in a snowy isolated manor, a deadly whodunit mystery, iconic French actresses, queer romances a-plenty, quirky musical numbers, Douglas Sirk and Alfred Hithcock influences, and more. Bonus topics include To Die For and Orphan news, 1950s melodramas, and plenty of festive asides. Happy Holidays!

Episode 140 – Possession Pyramid Scheme ("Burnt Offerings")

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in December with the star-studded supernatural thriller Burnt Offerings (1976). The 'mos talk a haunted mansion, a very dysfunctional family, queens Karen Black & Bette Davis, a chauffeur-from-hell, a killer swimming pool, and more. Bonus: a wide-ranging movie chat about Thanksgiving, It's a Wonderful Knife, Beau is Afraid, Saltburn, May December, The Holdovers and Oppenheimer.

Episode 139 – Who's for Dinner? ("Parents")

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Gobble gobble! In honor of Thanksgiving Week, Kevin & Chris discuss the dysfunctional-family mindfck Parents* (1989). The 'mos talk parents-with-secrets, hearty meals made-from-scratch, intergenerational satire and themes, surrealist imagery, wild tonal shifts, and more. Bonus topics include a cornucopia of Turkey Week topics. Happy Holidays from Haunted Hill!

Episode 138 – Snap, Click, Kill ("One Hour Photo")

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off another round of Family Frights Month with Robin Williams's millennium-era thriller One Hour Photo (2002). The 'mos talk Sy the Photo Guy, a very dysfunctional family, dated technology, Michael Vartan's mighty manhood, blood-fountain faces, childhood trauma + mental health themes, and more. Bonus topics include Hocus Pocus, When Evil Lurks, Hereditary, and the late great Matthew Perry (RIP).

Episode 137 – Die Impact Aerobics ("Tales from the Crypt" Vol. 3)

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Hello, boils and ghouls! Kevin & Chris continue a month-long marathon of our favorite Tales from the Crypt episodes with "Carrion Death" (3.2), "Beauty Rest" (4.5), and "99 & 44/100% Pure Horror" (6.14)! The 'mos talk a cat-and-mouse game in the desert, a deadly underground beauty pageant, 100% organic soap products, and much more. Bonus topics include Miramax's upcoming Halloween TV series, the Goosebumps reboot, and a tribute to the great Piper Laurie (RIP).

NOTE: Tales from the Crypt episodes are available on DVD and streaming for free on YouTube in 4K here:

"Carrion Death": https://youtu.be/_jymwBn5jUU?si=TeJ8PD1J4JJ8iAJk
"Beauty Rest": https://youtu.be/yrG66APSBbw?si=bq8lRCe8aGl26H7z
"99 & 44/100% Pure Horror": https://youtu.be/wZqPYPK_YMM?si=TiXsnhtNUCGvOlP9

Episode 136 – Smotherly Love ("Tales from the Crypt" Vol. 2)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Hello, kiddies! Kevin & Chris continue a month-long marathon of our favorite Tales from the Crypt episodes with "Cutting Cards" (2.3), "The New Arrival" (4.7), and "Death of Some Salesmen" (5.1)! The 'mos talk a deadly poker game and severed limbs, a quack psychologist and the always delightful Zelda Rubinstein, a dastardly salesman and his blushing bride, and much more. Bonus topics include Totally Killer, cash-grab 'requels' and plenty of other GHOULISH asides for Halloween month.

NOTE: Tales from the Crypt episodes are available on DVD and streaming for free on YouTube in 4K here:

"Cutting Cards": https://youtu.be/vpZE-AP2Jl4?si=D-7b9MzptIktkq4l
"The New Arrival": https://youtu.be/p_hP684o6AY?si=WD96zMK-4ezuQKrn
"Death of Some Salesmen": https://youtu.be/uoe3dZuXw9A?si=AYNflLsKGLTTEYRE

Episode 135 – Real Dead Television ("Tales from the Crypt" Vol. 1)

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:30:00 -0000

Happy October, kiddies! Kevin & Chris kick off a month-long marathon of our favorite Tales from the Crypt episodes with "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone" (1.3), "Only Sin Deep" (1.4), and "Television Terror" (2.16). The 'mos talk The Crypt Keeper, carnival resurrections, questionable beauty regimens, haunted houses and much more. Tune in next week for another terrifying trilogy of episodes!

NOTE: Tales from the Crypt episodes are available on DVD and streaming for free on YouTube in 4K here:

"Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone": https://youtu.be/r2ZwA57QqM8?si=db3mTdi2uIQJDDf9
"Only Sin Deep": https://youtu.be/6Q2lc90e9-I?si=eqZEow4BCqE9BpLi
"Television Terror: https://youtu.be/A9BrA9_w-28?si=j-0khsP-hSh6Pjbb

Episode 134 – A Little Nutty ("Urban Legend")

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris finally discuss '90s teen slasher staple Urban Legend (1998) for its 25th anniversary this week! The 'mos talk a rainy New England university, a hooded killer with an affinity for urban legends, an unhinged Rebecca Gayheart and a foxy Loretta Devine, snappy meta dialogue, creative kills and chase sequences, horror celebrity cameos galore, and more. Bonus topics include Bottoms, Naked Attraction and plenty of '90s teen horror asides.

Camp Series: Revolting Children ("The Witches")

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:18:03 -0000

Happy Witching Season! We're once again busting open the Patreon vault this week to release our episode on nostalgic dark-fantasy favorite The Witches (1990). Note: This episode was originally released on Patreon in September 2021, so pardon any dated references.

PLOT: While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga (Mai Zetterling), young Luke (Jasen Fisher) inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) reveals a plan to turn all children into mice through a magical formula. When they find that Luke has overheard, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga and the hotel manager, Mr. Stringer (Rowan Atkinson), Luke the mouse must fight back against the witches.

Episode 133 – What I Did For Love ("The Hole")

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris stay in school another week to discuss noughties teen psychological-thriller The Hole (2001). The 'mos talk a British private school and an abandoned bomb shelter, Thora Birch's duplicitous dual roles, Lord of the Flies influences, backstabbing and coca cola stealing, a far too-young Keira Knightley, Ms. Honey the psychologist, and more. Bonus topics include And Just Like That, crazy right-wing pundits, and plenty of inane ramblings about the current state of Hollywood.

Episode 132 – You've Got Mail ("Cry_Wolf")

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris say fck you to August with the noughties cyber-slasher Cry_Wolf* (2005). The 'mos talk a snooty prep school and precocious teens, AOL Instant Messenger and cyberbullying, Professor Bon Jovi, stylized kill sequences (or lack there of?), story twists-a-plenty, behind-the-scenes drama, and more. Bonus topics include Thirteen Ghosts: The Series, Chucky, and lost Xanga blogs.

Camp Series: Isn't It Ironic? ("Teaching Mrs. Tingle")

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 03:30:00 -0000

Got the back-to-school blues? We're busting open the Patreon Vault this week to release our episode on Kevin Williamson's teen dark-comedy Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)! Note: This episode was originally released on Patreon in May 2021, so pardon any dated references.

PLOT: A hardworking and bright high-school senior, Leigh Ann (Katie Holmes) has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle (Helen Mirren), gives her a poor grade on a project. This antagonistic relationship quickly escalates until circumstances lead Leigh Ann and her friends Luke (Barry Watson) and Jo Lynn (Marisa Coughlan) to hold Tingle hostage in her home. As the conflict continues, it looks as if not everyone will make it out alive.

Episode 131 – A Town Called Malice ("The Reflecting Skin")

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off a very angsty August with the surreal coming-of-age mindfck The Reflecting Skin* (1990). The 'mos talk a provincial town-from-hell, southern gothic influences, possible vampires, death greasers, barn fetuses, over-the-top performances and musical cues, and more. Bonus topics include Scream 7 news and plenty of other random asides!

Episode 130 – Horror on the High Seas ("Ghost Ship")

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to the high seas to discuss nautical spookfest Ghost Ship (2002). The 'mos talk a haunted ship, a jaw-dropping opening scene, a ragtag salvage crew, expired beans, nu metal hits, an eyeroll-inducing twist, and more. Bonus topics include global warming, Hellraiser on 4K, Rock Hudson, and Dark Castle World.

Episode 129 – He Gives Good Head ("Bordello of Blood")

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin and Chris continue their braindead summer film selections with the deliriously daffy Bordello of Blood (1996). The 'mos talk Tales from the Crypt and The Cryptkeeper, vampire sex workers, magic keys, terrible puns and innuendo, vampire Cory Feldman and reverend Chris Sarandon, a bizarre Whoopi Goldberg cameo, behind-the-scenes chaos and much more. Other topics were probably discussed in this episode, but who knows? It's midsummer and our brains are fried!

Episode 128 – Cropsy Takes Upstate New York ("The Burning")

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris finally head to summer camp to discuss slasher cult favorite The Burning (1981). The 'mos talk summer camps, final boys, an assortment of quirky characters, deadly garden sheers, river rafts of doom, expert practical effects, delightful sex workers, Friday the 13th similarities and more. Bonus topics include various thoughts on The Blackening, The Outwaters, Infinity Pool, The Horror of Dolores Roach, and other assorted topics.

Episode 127 – No Hockey in Space ("Jason X")

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris buckle in for their first trip to space to discuss the singular Jason X (2001). The 'mos talk CGI space stations, disposable characters, secret government facilities, non-technology, severe freezer burn, kick-ass androids, virtual reality simulations, David Cronenberg, and of course the fabled Über Jason. Bonus topics include The Other Two (RIP), No Hard Feelings and some very special Nick at Nite memories.

Camp Series: Surf & Slash ("Psycho Beach Party")

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

In honor of Pride Month, please enjoy this Psycho Beach Party (2000) episode we released in July 2021 on Patreon! We had a blast discussing this star-studded and VERY queer horror-comedy gem.

PLOT: Robert Lee King directs this manic party-mix of 50's psychological thrillers, 60's beach movies, and 70's slasher films. Teenager Florence Forrest (Lauren Ambrose) is determined to learn to surf and earns the nickname 'Chicklet' from the local surfer guys. However, Chicklet begins displaying multiple personalities, experiences inexplicable blackouts, and fears that she might be responsible for a series of mysterious murders in her beachside town. The deaths are investigated by Captain Monica Stark (Charles Busch), who also suspects Chicklet's mother (Beth Broderick), her best friend Berdine (Danni Wheeler), surfing guru Kanaka (Thomas Gibson), and B-movie actress Bettina Barnes (Kimberley Davis). Other cast members include Nicholas Brendon, Amy Adams, Matt Keeslar, Nick Cornish, Andrew Levitas, and Kathleen Robinson.

Episode 126 – Mother's Milk Runs Red ("Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker")

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Pride Month with the queer-horror cult classic Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker aka Night Warning (1981). The 'most talk shockingly positive gay representation, an unhinged and camptastic Susan Tyrell performance, homoeroticism and a homophobic police detective, Opedipal story themes, quirky extraneous characters, a bombastic car crash, and more. Bonus topics include scattered thoughts on HBO's Somebody Somewhere and Barry, Paramount's Fatal Attraction reboot series, and plenty of other gay things. Happy PRIDE, bébés!

Episode 125 – Nuclear Family Unit ("The Hills Have Eyes '06")

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris wrap up May with another sweaty-aughts remake The Hills Have Eyes (2006). The 'mos talk two very dysfunctional families, desert woes, the dangers of conservativism, shocking imagery, and more. Full episode description will be updated soon.

Episode 124 – Sweat, Drugs & Skin Disease ("The Texas Chainsaw Massacre '03")

Tue, 16 May 2023 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to the horrific deep south to talk slick and sweat-soaked remake The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). In recognition of the film's 20th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk millennium-era hicksploitation, a very dysfunctional family with secrets, wet supermodels in tank tops, unintentional(?) queer undertones, pot-filled piñatas, skin disease & super-exfoliating face masks, disgusting backwoods trinkets, and more. Bonus topics include some inane ramblings about Evil Dead Rise, Beau Is Afraid, Beetlejuice 2, The Exorcist: Believer and more.

Episode 123 – Strangers on a Plane ("Red Eye")

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to the skies to talk Wes Craven's taut airplane-thriller Red Eye (2005). To celebrate the film's recent 4K blu-ray release, the 'mos talk the gorgeous Rachel McAdams & Cillian Murphy at the height of their careers, post-9/11 fears, in-flight romance and terror, quirky supporting characters, slasher-esque chase sequences, political assassinations, punctured windpipes, and more. Bonus topics include an extended discussion on Scream VI and probably other topics for your entertainment!

Episode 122 – We All Scream For ("5CREAM")

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in the arrival of Scream VI in theaters this week by discussing last year's reboot/sequel Scream (2022). The 'mos talk MORE murders in Woodsboro, new teens and returning 'legacy characters', 'requel' rules, franchise callbacks, toxic fandom, lemon squares, and more. Bonus topics include a decade's worth of production history, Amityville: Corn, and copious Scream franchise observations + asides. Scroll back to our January 2022 episodes to hear our thoughts on the first four films!

Camp Series: All By Myself ("To Die For")

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:21:38 -0000

We're busting open the Patreon Vault this week! Please enjoy this episode on the devilishly delightful To Die For (1995) we originally released on Patreon in February 2021. Because "you're not anybody in America unless you're on TV."

PLOT: Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) is a weather reporter at her small-town cable station, but she dreams of being a big-time news anchor. However, she feels that her middle-class husband (Matt Dillon) is holding her back, so she decides to have him murdered. For this, she enlists Jimmy (Joaquin Phoenix), a high school boy who is enamored with her. The plan doesn't work exactly as she intended, though, and her husband's family starts to suspect that she was involved in his death.

Episode 121 – Roses, Violets & Carnage ("Valentine")

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris get festive with the holiday-themed throwback slasher Valentine (2001). The most talk millennium-era horror, a stacked female ensemble cast, '80s slasher influences, snappy quips & reads, wickedly elaborate kill sequences, macabre Hallmark cards, atrocious men + #metoo commentary, a head-scratching ending, and more. Bonus topics include the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, censorship, and other Valentine's Day goodies.

Episode 120 – Are You Discreet? ("Fatal Attraction")

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off February with Adrian Lyne's erotic-thriller classic Fatal Attraction (1987). The 'mos talk yuppies-in-peril, a fabulously unhinged Glenn Close performance, steamy sex scenes, Universal Monster Movie vibes, bunny rabbit stew, behind-the-scenes drama, and much more. Bonus topics include Sick, Pamela: A Love Story, and In Search of Darkness Part III.

Episode 119 – Face/Off ("The Dark Half")

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude their month of Stephen King film adaptations with George Romero's dual-personality opus The Dark Half (1993). To celebrate the film's 30th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk ANOTHER writer-in-peril, yuppies with secrets, a parasitic twin, CGI crows-from-hell, gruesome kills, and more. Bonus topics include the Scream VI trailer, Crystal Lake updates, The Haunting of Julia, and nepo babies.

Episode 118 – Pascow the Friendly Ghost ("Pet Sematary")

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 04:20:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their trip down Stephen King lane with Mary Lambert's Pet Sematary (1989). The 'mos talk yuppies in peril, undead animals and children, family tragedies and childhood trauma, the wonderfully folksy Fred Gwynne, extraneous characters, and more. Bonus topics include M3GAN, Crystal Lake: The Series, and a surprise Fright Night Part 2 announcement.

Episode 117 – Crimes of the Future ("The Dead Zone")

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their month of Stephen King films with the clairvoyant Cronenberg classic The Dead Zone (1983). To celebrate the film's 40th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk a psychic Christopher Walken, a chilly winter Maine(?) hellscape, a series of unfortunate story events, a gnarly scissors incident, behind-the-scenes drama, and more. Bonus topics include the Evil Dead Rise and Renfield trailers, Scream VI buzz, and many more horrifying topics, I'm sure.

Episode 116 – Happy New Year, Dirty Birdies ("Misery")

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off a new year with Stephen King and Rob Reiner's chamber-thriller masterpiece Misery (1990). The 'mos talk Kathy Bates's unhinged Oscar-winning performance, a bedridden writer-in-jeopardy, Hitchcock stylistic influences, campy quotable dialogue, chilly winter ambience, and more. Bonus topics include entitled fandom, Urban Legend no more, and other horrific topics. Cheers to 2023!

Episode 115 – The Best Horror Films of 2022

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 03:30:00 -0000

In this special year-end episode, Kevin & Chris discuss their favorite horror/thriller films released throughout 2022! Theatrical tentpoles, streaming gems, international oddities... everything is fair game. The 'mos also recap a surprisingly strong year for the genre and muse on the current + future state of the film industry. Thanks for listening as always, and have a wonderful new year! We'll be back in 2023 to talk about many more spooks.

P.S. Need more 2022 recommendations from us? Here are ten other horror/thriller films from this year we didn't mention in this episode but are absolutely worth your time: Prey, Hellraiser, Hypochondriac, Two Witches, Hatching, You Are Not My Mother, See for Me, Piggy, The Sadness, Incantation

Episode 114 – A Very Wes Bentley Christmas Special ("P2")

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in the holiday week with naughty-aughts X-Mas chiller P2 (2007)! The 'mos talk an isolated parking garage on Christmas eve, an overworked but resourceful protagonist, the gorgeous and possibly misunderstood Wes Bentley, severe car troubles, an Elvis Presley musical number, new relationship growing pains, and more seasonal goodness. Bonus topics include the SCREAM VI teaser trailer, The White Lotus, Bones and All, The Eternal Daughter, and a bizarre attempt at satire from The Orange One. Happy holidays to all who celebrate! We'll be back next week with an end-of-the-year round-up of our favorite horror/thriller films from 2022.

Episode 113 – Be My Daddy ("The Brood")

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their winter wonderland marathon with David Cronenberg's divorce-horror classic The Brood (1979). The 'mos talk bickering parents, murderous children, a nefarious psychological institute (aka cult), gnarly body horror (it's Cronenberg duh), childhood trauma, teacher woes, a shocking climax, and more. Bonus topics include Reese Witherspoon's return to an iconic role, The Menu in theaters, and Bad Sisters on Apple TV+.

Episode 112 – What Would Audra Do? ("Curtains")

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris brace for winter with the chilly slasher-curio Curtains (1983). The 'mos talk cutthroat actresses in a secluded mansion, a hag mask and a perplexing doll, ice-skating mishaps, chase sequences, mental asylums, behind-the-scenes madness, and more. Bonus topics include Mike Flanagan's Amazon announcement, Glass Onion + The Estate, and some stray thoughts on the state of cinema today (back in our day!).

Camp Series: Pussy Willows, Dottie ("Serial Mom")

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:24:01 -0000

We're still recovering from Thanksgiving this week, but please partake in this Serial Mom (1994) episode we released in November 2020 on Patreon! We had a blast discussing John Waters's suburban horror-comedy camp classic. Pardon any dated comments (2020 was a rough year for all!).

PLOT: Happy housewife Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner) has a charmed life - a beautiful suburban home, a successful dentist husband, and two normal teenagers. However, when one of her son's teachers speaks disparagingly of the boy at a parent-teacher conference, Bev runs the instructor over in the school parking lot. Suddenly she has an insatiable taste for murder. Six homicides later, the cops get wise to her crimes.

Episode 111 – One Big Happy Family ("Scream For Help")

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris celebrate Thanksgiving week with the gloriously campy and sleazy domestic-thriller Scream for Help (1984). The 'mos talk proto-The Stepfather vibes, heightened soap opera acting, wild editing & directorial choices, Fright Night scribe Tom Holland's massacred script, over-the-top scoring via Led Zeppelin's keyboardist, sex scenes & abortion sub-plots, and so many absolute WTF moments (seek out this nutty movie, folks!). Bonus topics include thoughts on Todd Field's TÁR plus whatever else we felt like talking about this holiday week. Happy Thanksgiving, listeners!

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Camp Series: Pick Flick ("Election")

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 03:30:00 -0000

In recognition of Election Day in the United States, enjoy this Election (1999) episode we released in January 2021 on Patreon! Additionally, please VOTE today if you are U.S. citizen and haven't already done so. Abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and many other issues are on the ballot.

PLOT: Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a well-liked high school government teacher, can't help but notice that successful student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) uses less than ethical tactics to get what she wants. When Tracy runs for school president, Jim feels that she will be a poor influence on the student body and convinces Paul (Chris Klein), a dim-witted but popular student athlete, to run against Tracy. When she becomes aware of Jim's secret involvement in the race, a bitter feud is sparked.

Episode 110 – Heather's Story ("Wes Craven's New Nightmare")

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris shake off Halloween hangovers with the masterfully meta and insightful Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994). The 'mos talk scream queen extraordinaire Heather Langenkamp (in a deeply personal role), pre-Scream self-awareness & meta commentary, dysfunctional family drama, fairy tale & folklore influences, Freddy Krueger the primordial evil, disturbing kill sequences, toxic fandom, and much more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Barbarian + Halloween season romcoms(?) and a moment of silence for the recently fallen Leslie Jordan. Stick around for a month of dysfunctional family-themed frights throughout November!

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Episode 109 – Get Dead! ("The Midnight Hour")

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris celebrate Hall-o-Week with the made-for-TV spooktacular The Midnight Hour (1985). The 'mos talk a cursed town, dancing zombies & MTV influences, a monster-mash Halloween Party, a stacked '80s cast, a bodacious soundtrack (Creedence Clearwater Revival! The Smiths! Three Dog Night!), and more. Bonus topics include JLC's big Halloween snubs + a whirlwind of thoughts on Terrifier 2, Chucky, the Casper franchise, The Conjuring 4, and Sister Act 3: Halloween Habits. Happy Halloween, listeners! Check your candy and watch out for Kit Culkin!

P.S. Watch The Midnight Hour for free on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/bMMCG--ex_8

Episode 108 – Halloween Begins... Again ("Waxwork")

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris hurtle toward Halloween with the eclectic monster-mash gem Waxwork (1988). The 'mos talk David Warner's house of wax horrors, the dashing Zach Galligan (of Gremlins fame), Dracula & Frankenstein (plus many more monstrous icons), French sex dungeons, world domination plots, and more. But before all that, the 'mos take some time to discuss the recently released Halloween Ends!

NOTE: This episode contains a spoiler-filled discussion on Halloween Ends from 2:00-26:00. Please skip ahead to avoid spoilers if needed.

Episode 107 – Mother Still Knows Best ("Psycho II")

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris check into Bates Motel to discuss the woefully underappreciated legacy-sequel Psycho II (1983). The 'mos talk a middle-aged + recovering Norman Bates, the fabulous Meg Tilly & Vera Miles, a gothic whodunit mystery with twists a-plenty, '80s slasher influences, behind-the scenes tension, Anthony Perkins's complex queer legacy, and more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Hellraiser, Smile, Chucky, The Midnight Club, and Bros. Halloween approaches!

Episode 106 – Cinema Veri-Tasty ("Popcorn")

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off official Halloween Season with the delightfully goofy movie theater-slasher Popcorn (1991). The 'mos talk a vintage theater, a science fiction triple feature-to-die-for, 80's horror icons Jill Schoelen, Dee Wallace & Kelly Jo Minter, a bitchin' costume party, prophetic dreams, catchy reggae jingles & clean-up montages, bizarre face-swapping antics, inscrutable killer motives, and much more (this one's a doozy!). Bonus topics include thoughts on Hocus Pocus 2, Shudder's Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror, Bros, and the filmography of Julia Roberts. Happy October!

Episode 105 – Planes, Horses & Motorcycles ("The Legacy")

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to the scenic English countryside to discuss daffy supernatural-thriller The Legacy (1978). The 'mos talk sexy power-couple Katharine Ross & Sam Elliot, Satanic cults & witchcraft, wild tonal shifts, an abundance of fall foliage, '70s power ballads, Agatha Christie & Hammer Films influences, Final Destination-style kills, a demonic nun + a conniving cat, and more. Bonus topics include stray thoughts on Netflix's Dahmer, Hulu's Hellraiser and other bits of horror news. October is nearly upon us!

Episode 104 – Swamp Ass for the Soul ("The Skeleton Key")

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris stay in the deep south for another week to cover swampy supernatural-thriller The Skeleton Key (2005). The 'mos talk sleuthy Kate Hudson vs gun-toting Gena Rowlands, a gripping Southern Gothic mystery, Hoodoo for Dummies, sleepy Peter Saarsgard, rain-laden swamp chase sequences, a surprise twist ending, #missedopportunities and more. Bonus topics include Harry Styles(?) + some brief spoiler-free thoughts on Pearl, Barbarian, The Munsters and Do Revenge.

Episode 103 – A Vision of Blood ("The Gift")

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to the swampy, sweaty deep south to discuss Sam Raimi's overlooked supernatural-thriller The Gift (2000). The 'mos talk an idiosyncratic smalltown community + an all-star cast, clairvoyant-mom Cate Blanchett, a whodunit murder mystery, surreal Southern Gothic cinematography, Katie Holmes's creek problems, an enigmatic fiddler in the mist, and more. Bonus topics include brief assorted thoughts on Watcher, X, Nope, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and probably other things ("Why you gagging? We bring it to you every ball!").

Camp Series: Corn Nuts! ("Heathers")

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:36:03 -0000

No new episode this week as we ease back into recording regularly, but please feast on this Heathers (1989) episode we released in January on Patreon! We hope everyone savors this little back-to-school camp treat. And if you don't, well "f*$k me gently with a chainsaw!".

PLOT: A regular girl, Veronica (Winona Ryder), tries to survive the social jungle of high school by sticking with the three most popular girls at school who are all named Heather. But when she meets a sociopath new classmate named JD (Christian Slater), her life spirals into a cycle of revenge, mruder and indifference.

Episode 102 – The Glory of Love ("Orphan: First Kill")

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0000

She is risen! Kevin & Chris return from hiatus-ville to discuss the devilishly daffy & delicious prequel Orphan: First Kill (2022). The 'mos talk Esther's origins and daddy heartbreaks, an All-American family with a few skeletons in their closet, Julia Stiles' standout performance, DIY special effects, a Flashdance-inspired joy ride, rat shakes, and enough campy shenanigans to feed a small family of homosexuals. Bonus topics include thoughts on Halloween Ends, a rumored Friday the 13th reboot, the new Hellraiser and more.

P.S. We had a ton of technical issues recording this episode for some reason (thanks Esther). Sorry for the hiccups.

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Episode 101 – Independence Gay ("I Know What You Did Last Summer")

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Happy 4th of July, Julie! Kevin & Chris get festive with '90s teen-horror staple, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk high school sweethearts, a roadtrip to the beach-gone-wrong, a hook-wielding spree killer & a whodunit mystery, an overabundance of red herrings & slickers, Sarah Michelle Gellar's star turn (+ one of the best chase sequences in horror), sexual awakenings via Ryan Phillippe, a bumpin' Independence Day parade & an off-key Croaker Queen pageant, an iconic soundtrack, and more. Bonus topics include '90s teen horror trends and a horror news roundup (surprise 4K releases! Glen/Glenda!, Diablo Cody! Neve Campbell?).

Episode 100 – You're All Invited ("House on Haunted Hill")

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in 100 episodes with a ghoulish celebration at House on Haunted Hill (1959). The 'mos talk snarky bisexual icon Vincent Price + the fabulous Carol Ohmart, a spooky haunted(?) manor, enigmatic party guests, copious camp & scares, re-animated skeletons, questionable acid pits, useless handguns (aren't they all?), and more. Bonus topics include a brief 100th episode retrospective and various random asides per usual. Thanks for all your support these past few years!

Episode 99 – Behind the Screams ("All About Evil")

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to the projection booth to talk Peaches Christ's queer-horror cult classic, All About Evil (2010). To celebrate the film's recent blu-ray & Shudder releases, the 'mos discuss secret snuff films, San Francisco's historic Victoria Theatre, Natasha Lyonne's demented star turn, a mother-son sleuth team (played Cassandra Peterson & Thomas Dekker!), Herschell Gordon Lewis + John Waters stylistic influences, and so much more. Bonus topics include 6cream & Child's Play casting news and a little preview for our 100th episode next week. Happy Pride Month, and keep supporting queer artists!

Episode 98 – Grandma Guignol ("Dead Silence")

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris break out their top hats and tap shoes to discuss James Wan's killer dummy experiment, Dead Silence (2007). The 'mos talk vengeful ventriloquist Mary Shaw & her army of dolls, the gorgeous Ryan Kwanten (pre-True Blood), grand guignol theatre & giallo influences, exposition dumps, behind-the-scenes turmoil, a head-scratching blue filter, a completely absurdist twist ending, and more. Bonus topics include Neve Campbell's reported 6cream absence and some stray thoughts on Watcher (2022) + Rob Zombie's The Munsters reboot.

Episode 97 – Build Back Better ("May")

Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris wrap up a hectic month with none other than Lucky McKee's oddball cult classic May (2002). To celebrate the film's sort-of 20th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk a fashion-forward outcast, doll trauma, the dos-and-don'ts of making friends, a very horned up Anna Faris, surgery for dummies, indie cannibal cinema, a Halloween massacre, and more. Today we're all about May! Talk to you all next in June...

Episode 96 – Coming Out Gory ("Cursed")

Tue, 17 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris sink their teeth into Wes Craven's chaotic cult curiosity Cursed (2005). The 'mos talk an insane production history, werewolf woes & sibling drama, surprise queer representation, Scream influences, shady CGI, Judy Greer's star turn, and more. Bonus topics include various thoughts and hot takes on an assortment of random topics (what else is new?).

Episode 95 – Tooth Fairy Trowma ("Darkness Falls")

Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Stay in the light! Kevin & Chris kick off another kooky month of mayhem with a trip to scenic Darkness Falls (2003). The 'mos talk a vengeful tooth fairy, a seaside town-with-a-secret, an underutilized Emma Caulfield (of Buffy fame), eye-straining cinematography, a surprisingly large body count, inscrutable plotting & bombastic scoring, campy one-liners, and more. Bonus topics include some listener questions, Darkness Falls requel pitches, and some juicy James Van Der Beek gossip.

Camp Series: Sempre Viva! ("Death Becomes Her")

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0000

We're taking this week off from recording, but in honor of our 2-year podiversary, please enjoy this Death Becomes Her (1992) episode we released last October on Patreon! To hear more bonus camp episodes, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill

PLOT: When a novelist (Goldie Hawn) loses her man (Bruce Willis) to a movie star and former friend, she winds up in a psychiatric hospital. Years later, she returns home to confront the now-married couple, looking radiant. Her ex-husband's new wife (Meryl Streep) wants to know her secret, and discovers that she has been taking a mysterious drug which grants eternal life to the person who drinks it. The actress follows suit, but discovers that immortality has a price...

Episode 94 – Swink the Twink ("Stay Alive")

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris strap in and boot up to cover the mid-aughts video game terror, Stay Alive (2006). The 'mos talk a cursed game & two-dimensional players, tricky Liz Bathory & her army of CGI Samaras, a cornucopia of forgotten '00s cast members (hey Frankie Muniz), 'bro-horror' era trademarks ("that's so gay!"), bizarre pig masks, exposition dumps, sex dungeons and more. Bonus topics include the highs & lows of 2006 horror films, several out-of-place Brady Bunch Movie references, and some earnest attempts to make this film seem gayer than it is.

Episode 93 – Corn Cobs & Kitty Litter ("Sleepwalkers")

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris nibble on Stephen King's feline (& cocaine?) fueled curiosity Sleepwalkers (1992). To commemorate the film's 30th anniversary, the 'mos talk sexy ancient cat people, yuppies-in-peril, an incestuous mother-son relationship, a molest-y school teacher, an army of kitty warriors, wild tonal shifts, surprise Enya songs, and more madness. Bonus topics include favorite Stephen King film adaptations, early '90s horror trends, and a call for more questions for our 2-year anniversary episode later this month!

Episode 92 – Corpse Party Conundrum ("Office Killer")

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off a new month of eclectic horrors with the offbeat and undersung slasher-dramedy Office Killer (1997). The 'mos talk a knock-out cast of ladies (Carol Kane! Molly Ringwald! Jeanne Tripplehorn!), wild tonal shifts, corporate satire, childhood trauma, deadly office supplies, a basement corpse party, and more. Bonus topics include Halloween Ends conspiracy theories, the era of lady-true crime TV dramas, and an Office Killer franchise pitch.

Episode 91 – Conga Line of Doom ("The Voices")

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris round out March with the surprisingly gut-punching horror dramedy The Voices (2014). The 'mos discuss pre-Deadpool Ryan Reynolds, talking pets & severed heads, Psycho influences, childhood trauma, wild tonal shifts, eye-popping costumes & scenery, spontaneous musical numbers, and more. Bonus topics include The Oscars, Courteney Cox's reported Scream 6 return and some flying nun shenanigans.

Episode 90 – Donald Duck Ghostface ("The Rage: Carrie 2")

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their grab-bag quest to 100 episodes with the misunderstood sequel-- or requel?-- The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999). The 'mos talk a new telekinetic teen & a familiar guidance counselor, strong #metoo messaging, American Pie cameos, production woes, welcome male nudity, frenetic music choices, a killer house party (watch out for those flying CDs!), and more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Ti West's X, Mariamo Dallo's Master, and some other buzz-worthy pop culture news (Pamela Anderson on Broadway!).

Episode 89 – Virgin [Mary] Megastore ("Dracula 2000")

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue down a dangerous path with the 'hip, sexy and non-stop scary' Dracula 2000 (2000). The 'mos talk New Orleans Mardi Gras mayhem, contemporary adaptation choices, a smoldering Gerard Butler + some nutritious Vitamin C, egregious product placement, The Matrix-style fights + fashion, Nu Metal bangers, and some truly inscrutable theology (isn't it all, though?). Bonus topics include various subjects too sordid to mention in this description. March marches on!

Episode 88 – High Flying, Alfre ("The Forgotten")

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:30:00 -0000

After a turbulent hiatus, Kevin & Chris return to Haunted Hill to discuss the wacky, millennium-era sci-fi thriller The Forgotten (2004). The 'mos talk a distraught + sleuthy Julianne Moore, hot-dad Dominic West, a mysterious plane crash, erased children, government conspiracies, paranormal experiments, and the incredible flying Alfre Woodard. Bonus topics include thoughts on Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), a trip to Williamson World™, and more unintelligible conspiracy theories (is this movie a prequel to Jordan Peele's Nope?). We're baaaack!

P.S. As mentioned in this episode, Kevin lost his home and one dog in a house fire a few weeks ago. A GoFundMe page is available at this link for anyone who would like to support him and his family during this difficult time: https://gofund.me/3c85fa75

Episode 87 – Sidney, Sidney, Sidney ("Scream 4")

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:20:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris slash up Stab-a-Thon month with the anti-remake fourquel, Scream 4 (2011). The 'mos talk trouble in Woodsboro (again), precocious teenagers & indestructible O.G.s, multiple movies-within-a-movie, torture porn & remake culture satire, a camptastic killer & prescient social media commentary, Gale doppelgänger #3, behind-the-scenes madness + unproduced sequels, and more. Bonus topics include 2000s horror trends, a few Cursed asides, and some proposed Scream franchise spin-offs.

NOTE: In February, we're taking a break from recording and going on hiatus, but we'll be back in March with a fun and eclectic line-up of films. Thanks for listening as always folks!

Episode 86 – Hollywood Doppelgängers ("Scream 3")

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Stab-a-Thon Month with daffy Hollywood slasher-sequel, Scream 3 (2000). The 'mos talk celebrity satire, a movie-within-a-movie, on-screen + behind-the-scenes chaos, Scooby Doo mystery shenanigans, Parker Posey's star turn, a sci-fi voice changer & ill-advised retconning, neutered kill sequences, prescient #metoo messaging, an angsty metal soundtrack and more. Bonus topics include millennium-era horror trends and some candid thoughts on 5cream (with a spoiler warning included).

NOTE: This episodes includes a spoiler-filled mini-discussion on Scream (2022) from 3:30 to 27:30. We strongly recommend skipping that part of the episode if you haven't seen the film yet.

Episode 85 – Stage Combat 101 ("Scream 2")

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Stab-a-Thon Month with meta-college-slasher-sequel, Scream 2 (1997). The 'mos talk endearing returning & new characters, a double-dose of self-aware humor, movie theater madness, a killer college theatre program & nerdy film class debates, an impromptu musical number, a vengeful Aunt Jackie, camp-icon sorority sisters, behind-the-scenes production woes, and more. Bonus topics include late '90s horror trends, the inscrutable Dracula 2000, and plenty of other Scream franchise opinions. Happy 5cream week, bébés!

Episode 84 – Jiffy Popped & Gutted ("Scream")

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in 2022 and Stab-a-Thon Month with Wes Craven's formative meta-opus, Scream (1996). The 'mos talk out-queer writer Kevin Williamson, two iconic final girls/women, a gripping whodunit mystery, generational trauma themes, self-reflexive humor, gothic scoring & a boppin' soundtrack, bold fashion choices, cellular phone bills, and more. Bonus topics include '90s horror trends, copious Scream franchise asides, and the eternal question: What does that rainbow Indigo Girls poster really tell us about Sidney Prescott? P.S. A moment of silence for dearest Betty White (1922-2021).

Camp Series Preview ("Dogma")

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

A preview for our Patreon-exclusive camp episode on Dogma (1999). Subscribe and listen to the full episode at patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill

PLOT: Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them.

Episode 83 – Goat Times & Bad Times ("The Day of the Beast")

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:30:00 -0000

It's the end of the world! Er... year. Kevin & Chris say a hearty f%#k you to 2021 with the apocalyptic, black-comedy horror gem The Day of the Beast (1995). The 'mos talk a disruptive priest and a heavy-metal record store clerk, an occult TV Show host, Satanic omens and the antichrist, virgin sacrifices and an angry goat, slapstick humor, and more. Bonus topics include favorite 2021 horror films, thoughts on a Six Feet Under reboot no one asked for, and some hopes for horror in 2022 in and beyond.

Episode 82 – Sean Cody Santa ("Silent Night, Deadly Night")

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Homo for the Holidays Month and ring in Christmas Week with the iconic holiday-slasher, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). The 'mos talk a murderous-but-hunky Santa Claus, childhood trauma & religious repression, a drunk office Christmas party, tonal shifts a-plenty, a conservative backlash campaign, and more. Bonus topics include '80s slasher trends, thoughts on West Side Story + And Just Like That, and plenty more holiday cheer from those Homosexuals up on Haunted Hill. Happy Holidays and keep the yuletide gay!

Episode 81 – Pigs, Polka & Debauchery ("Calvaire")

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:12:18 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Homo for the Holidays Month with the festive French-Belgian headtrip, Calvaire (2004). The 'mos talk a no-good-very-bad-Christmas, actor-life struggles, an entitled innkeeper and a town-with-a-secret, Kafka-esque existentialism, pigs and polka music, Texas Chainsaw Massacre + Deliverance vibes, and more. Bonus topics include New French Extremity, some wrap-up thoughts on Chucky Season 1, and plenty of other yuletide tomfoolery.

Episode 80 – Season's Beatings ("Silent Night, Bloody Night")

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Ho ho ho, 'mos! Kevin & Chris kick off Homo for the Holidays Month (redux) with the formative proto-slasher, Silent Night, Bloody Night (1972). The 'mos talk a creepy mansion with a troubled history, the iconic Mary Woronov, questionable plotting choices, disturbing phone calls + POV sequences (paging Black Christmas), unique mental-health representation, a late-game exposition dump + an icky reveal, and more. Bonus topics include unfiltered thoughts on House of Gucci, Maid, Venom 2, and Tick, Tick... Boom. RIP to the legendary Stephen Sondheim (1920-2021).

Camp Series: But Debbie... Pastels? ("Addams Family Values")

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Hi friends! We're still recovering from Thanksgiving festivities, so we're taking this week off from recording. Instead, we decided to release an episode from our Patreon vault. We hope you enjoy this discussion about quintessential dark comedy, Addams Family Values (1993)! We talk Joan Cusack's camptastic performance as Debbie Jellinsky, the film's out-queer writer + Bush-era metaphors, summer camp blues, a Thanksgiving play to end all Thanksgiving plays, cameos galore (Christine Baranski! Cynthia Nixon! David Hyde Pierce!), and much more.

Tune in next week for another round of 'Homo for the Holidays Month' on the pod throughout December!

Episode 79 – The True Meaning of Thanksgiving ("The Stepfather")

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Light or dark meat, Stephanie? Kevin & Chris wrap up Family Thrills Month with quintessential autumnal-thriller, The Stepfather (1987). The 'mos talk Terry Quinn: Master of Disguise, sleuthy stepdaughter Jill Schoelen, disgruntled Reaganites + yuppies-in-peril, an extraneous side-sleuth, scenic fall foliage, a heartwarming Thanksgiving scene and more. Bonus topics include real-life serial killer John List, remake asides, and some unfiltered thoughts on Last Night in Soho, Spencer & Promising Young Woman. Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 78 – Oedipus Jude ("Mother's Boys")

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Family Thrills Month with the oft-overlooked Jamie Lee Curtis psycho-thriller, Mother's Boys (1994). The 'mos talk a jilted mother out for vengeance, a seduction-gone-wrong, Peter Gallagher's beautiful eyes, an office meltdown, a delightful planetarium sequence, an icky bath scene, well-placed jump scares, a cliffside confrontation (again), and more. Bonus topics include Dexter: New Blood + the upcoming Fatal Attraction: The Series, a proposed horror-themed season of The Comeback, and various Kit Culkin conspiracy theories. This was an extra weird episode, folks.

Episode 77 – Culkinpalooza & Elijah with a 'J' ("The Good Son")

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 06:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Family Thrills Month with the Macaulay Culkin & Elijah Wood bad-seed thriller, The Good Son (1993). The 'mos talk a psychopath youth and a melancholy mom, a chilly Maine setting (Stephen King much?), a deathtrap treehouse, an inopportune traffic jam and an ice skating fiasco, a cliffside Sophie's Choice decision and more. Bonus topics include early '90s horror/thriller trends, Kit Culkin: The Musical, and a growing phenomenon involving people being spontaneously sucked into the sky (paging Julianne Moore).

Episode 76 – Blind Peytonism ("The Hand That Rocks the Cradle")

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Family Thrills Month with quintessential nanny-from-hell thriller, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992). The 'mos talk scorned-widow Peyton Flanders (+ Rebecca De Mornay's iconic performance), yuppies-in-peril & white picket fences, the wildly undersung Marlene, midnight breastfeedings, a greenhouse of death, and a plethora of Gilbert & Sullivan references. Bonus topics include early '90s introspection, continued thoughts on Chucky: The Series and some miscellaneous Mrs. Doubtfire asides.

Episode 75 – Halloween Kills ("Trick 'r Treat")

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Anthology Month with Michael Dougherty's darkly-comic seasonal staple, Trick 'r Treat (2007). The 'mos talk Halloween season rules + mischievous icon Sam, a bickering married couple, a deranged principal with multiple hobbies, a school bus massacre & a cruel prank, a final girl-with-a-secret, and a total Scrooge who learns the true meaning of All Hallows' Eve. Bonus: A hefty discussion about Halloween Kills, Chucky: The Series, Slumber Party Massacre '21, and the new 5cream trailer. Have a safe Halloween! We'll be back with something totally different in November...

Episode 74 – There Goes the Neighborhood ("Terror Tract")

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Anthology Month with the darkly funny suburban-creepshow, Terror Tract (2000). The 'mos talk EC Comics influences, charismatic realtor-with-a-secret John Ritter, a cheating housewife and a water-logged husband, Bryan Cranston's circus monkey woes, and Brenda Strong vs The Granny Killer (oh Mary Alice, what did you do?). Bonus topics include millennium-era horror trends, Hellraiser casting news, and some inane ramblings about movie musicals.

Episode 73 – Welcome to My Mortuary ("Tales from the Hood")

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Anthology Month with the timely and satirical spookfest, Tales from the Hood (1995). Full episode description will be added later (Kevin is on a birthday week vacation). We hope you're all having a fabulously spooky October!

Episode 72 – Psychology of Fear 101 ("After Midnight")

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in Anthology Month--and official Halloween Season-- with the undersung After Midnight (1989). The 'mos talk a clairvoyant coed & a hot enigmatic professor, haunted mansion hijinks, urban canine woes, a telephone stalker from hell, and a climax to die for. Bonus topics include Elvira: Out & Proud, Candyman 2021 thoughts, and plenty of other spooky season madness. Happy October!

Episode 71 – The Bawdy Lobotomy ("Black Sunday")

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude STILL Witching & Bitching Month with Bava's formative occult-classic, Black Sunday (1960). The 'mos talk a pissed-off immortal witch, a cursed Moldavian royal family, Universal Monster Movie & Hammer Films vibes, a cornocopea of crucifixes, eye trauma galore and much more. Bonus topics include '60s horror trends, The Emmys + Camelot medleys, and some stray thoughts on American Horror/Crime Story(s).

Episode 70 – Tabitha on a Slab ("The Autopsy of Jane Doe")

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue STILL Witching & Bitching Month with the porcelain & perfectly preserved The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016). To commemorate the film's fifth anniversary this year, the 'mos talk a mysterious macabre beauty, a coroner father and son, an ill-advised autopsy & a hellish storm, chamber horror influences, catchy earworms and more. Bonus topics include 2010s horror trends, thoughts on James Wan's Malignant and some days-old Halloween Kills news.

Episode 69 – Betamax Witch Bitch ("Death Spa")

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue STILL Witching & Bitching Month with the hardbodied occult curio, Death Spa aka Witch Bitch (1989). The 'mos talk the infamous Starbody Health Spa, possessed workout machines, a pissed-off witch from beyond the grave, insane kills (fish? pepsi?), a pre-Fresh Prince Karyn Parsons and more. Bonus topics include late '80s horror trends, thoughts on Candyman 2021 + Nine Perfect Strangers, and some inane ramblings about animated insect movies.

Episode 68 – I Bind You, Haters ("The Craft")

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conjure up STILL Witching & Bitching Month with goth-teen favorite, The Craft (1996). To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk outcast teenage girls & complex friendships, Fairuza Balk's iconic villainous turn, pre-Scream casting & influences, practical magic & a prophetic snake man, slow-motion walks down hallways, and an MTV Movie Award-winning battle to the death. Bonus topics include the perils of superficial film readings, Stephen King adaptations, and plenty of witch love (must be the season!).

Camp Series: Vesta Rose Knows ("She-Devil")

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue their monthly Camp Series and wrap up August with She-Devil (1989). To hear more bonus camp episodes, subscribe to our Patreon: patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill

PLOT: Housewife and mother Ruth Patchett (Roseanne Barr), an overweight and unkempt woman, can seem to do nothing to make her husband, Bob (Ed Begley Jr.), happy. When he becomes embroiled in an affair with romance novelist Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep), Patchett does all she can to ignore it until Bob finally leaves her for Fisher. Bent on revenge, Patchett begins an intricate undertaking that will lead to the destruction of all that Bob holds dear -- and she also has plans for Fisher while she's at it.

Episode 67 – Eat, Pray, Lucifer ("Mausoleum")

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Possessed! Month with the demonic feminist-classic(?), Mausoleum (1983). The mo's talk an inscrutable family curse, a bored & aroused housewife, yuppie angst galore, green-tinted cemeteries, an MVP housekeeper, landscapers & lesbian therapists, memorable practical effects, and more. Bonus topics include unfiltered thoughts on Sixteen Candles and Mrs. Voorhees, a brief discussion about modern horror trends, and a pitch for the Mausoleum Cinematic Universe.

Episode 66 – Wigs & Repression ("976-Evil")

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Possessed! Month with Robert Englund's demonic, toll-free curio 976-EVIL (1988). The 'mos talk the charming Stephen Geoffreys ("you're so cool, Brewster!"), Satanic phone-service schemes, religious repression, a sleazy movie theater, Nightmare on Elm Street influences, Sandy Dennis's many wigs, extraneous characters, and more. Bonus topics include the highs & lows of horror movie posters, some Mike Flanagan love, and Killer Party coming to blu-ray (you're welcome).

Episode 65 – Not Today, Satan ("Beyond the Door")

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Possessed! Month with the intriguing Satanic clusterfck, Beyond the Door* (1974). The 'mos talk Exorcist & Rosemary's Baby influences (+ lawsuits), an inscrutable second act (thanks 7 writers!), head-spinning & projectile vomit, an idiosyncratic funk/soul music score, a potty-mouthed young daughter, and a particularly petty Lucifer. Bonus topics include HBO's glorious The White Lotus, quick thoughts on recent horror releases like The Boy Behind the Door & Till Death, and some Nick at Nite nostalgia just for the hell of it.

Episode 64 – Ashley Judd's Progressive Entrapment ("Witchboard")

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris summon up Possessed! Month with the demonic '80s cult-favorite, Witchboard (1986). The 'mos talk yuppies-in-supernatural-peril (with huge hair), Ouija boards & toothbrushes, rad psychic Zarabeth (TTFN) & glamorous Tawny Kitaen (RIP), a complex love triangle featuring homoeroticism, a quirky extraneous detective, and more. Bonus topics include a horror news roundup (The Exorcist! I Know What You Did Last Summer!), candid thoughts on Ryan Murphy, and a pitch for a Clue/Ouija crossover film.

Episode 63 – Nightmares By the Sea ("The Slayer")

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude By the Sea Month with the surreal island-whodunit, The Slayer (1982). The 'mos talk abstract surrealism & questionable dream logic, leisurely walks with flashlights, seaside dinner theatre, flare gun confrontations, a dream monster-from-the-black-lagoon and more. Bonus topics include more updates on the Child's Play TV series, some unfiltered thoughts about teaser trailers, and an ode to The House Bunny. Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

Episode 62 – Seaside Snuff Films ("Dead & Buried")

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue By the Sea Month with a trip to scenic Potter's Bluff in Dead & Buried (1981). The 'mos talk a spooky town-with-a-secret, Twilight Zone, Stepford Wives & Body Snatchers influences, witchcraft & voodo mischief, a not-so-nice nurse & a pre-Freddy Robert Englund, crippling marital woes, Stan Winston's killer practical effects, and more. Bonus topics include favorite summer-aesthetic movies, recent 4K & blu-ray releases, and some miscellaneous thoughts on summer camps.

Episode 61 – Adult Piñatas ("Who Can Kill A Child?")

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue By the Sea Month with the unrelenting killer-kid cult classic, Who Can Kill a Child? (1976). The 'mos talk a stuffy British couple, a secluded island getaway, unassuming children-from-hell, ocularly-transmitted rage, a depressing wartime montage, abortion & abuse metaphors, Spanish Burt Reynolds, and more. Bonus topics include Fear Street 1994 thoughts + 5cream behind-the-scenes updates, a pitch for White Horses & Crystal Unicorns, and more loving digs on dear 'ole Siskel & Ebert (RIP).

Episode 60 – Married with Dugongs ("Long Weekend")

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris dive into By the Sea Month with the Aussie eco-thriller, Long Weekend (1978). The 'mos talk a bickering & disrespectful couple, a scenic secluded beach, vengeful animals-from-hell, timely social commentary, slowburn thrills & chills, John Carpenter-esque scoring, and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror film sets & locations, '70s horror trends, and some 5cream + Halloween Kills ramblings. Happy 4th of July, Julie.

Camp Series: How's Your Head? ("Elvira: Mistress of the Dark")

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Too Macabre! In this special episode capping off PRIDE Month, Kevin & Chris discuss the queer cult-favorite & camp classic, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). The 'mos talk goddess Cassandra Peterson, glorious puns, a quirky Massachusetts smalltown, a hunky love interest, the villainous Uncle Vinnie & pious Chastity Pariah, magic cookbooks & rings, Gonk the familiar, an out-of-this-world orgy, Flashdance choreography and more. Happy PRIDE, bébés!

Episode 59 – Youth and Beauty, Man ("The Hunger")

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude She Bites Month with the queer-goth vampire classic, The Hunger (1983). The 'mos talk youth-obsessed socialites, avante-garde fashion & classical music cues, an aging David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve & Susan Surandon's sordid relationship, HIV/AIDs metaphors, Ancient Egypt & monkey asides, and a truly cuckoo final act. Bonus topics include favorite film performances by musicians, thoughts on an upcoming The Hunger remake, and some musings about lesbian sex. Tune in next week for a special episode to wrap up PRIDE Month!

Episode 58 – Hungry & Needy ("Jennifer's Body")

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue She Bites Month with the darkly delicious--and unfairly maligned-- Jennifer's Body (2009). The 'mos talk an insatiable Megan Fox, complex female friendships, Satanic pop-punk bands, queer metaphors & deadpan dark-humor, a bitchin' pool climax, critic reappraisals, and more. Bonus topics include favorite queer characters in film & TV, The Minnesota/Drop Dead Gorgeous Universe, and some bizarre ramblings about Teletubbies.

Episode 57 – Come to Mother ("Daughters of Darkness")

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue She Bites Month with the vampiric queer-horror classic, Daughters of Darkness (1971). The 'mos talk the fabulous Delphine Seyrig, a psychosexual love-quartet, surreal seaside cinematography, avant-garde fashion, a funky idiosyncratic score, repressed sexuality & BDSM, Dracula homages, and more. Bonus topics include favorite mood-driven horror films, the pitfalls of cults, and a quick visit from friend-of-the-pod Nicole Kidman. PRIDE Month continues apace!

Episode 56 – My So-Called Lycanthropy ("Ginger Snaps")

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off She Bites Month with the millennium-era werewolf cult favorite, Ginger Snaps (2000). The 'mos talk outcast teen sisters, puberty & STD metaphors, macabre photography, biting satire & deadpan dark-humor, the fabulous Mimi Rogers, monkswood craft projects, practical creature effects, and more. Bonus topics include favorite Canadian horror films, werewolf dating apps, and sexual awakenings via The Outsiders. Happy PRIDE, bébés!

Episode 55 – Pizza Priorities ("The Slumber Party Massacre")

Tue, 25 May 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude School's Out Month with the gently satirical slasher-classic, The Slumber Party Massacre (1982). The 'mos talk an all-girls sleepover, horndog teenage boys, phallic drill kills, lingering camerawork, an idiosyncratic score, pizza & fridge gags, and the enduring power of sisterhood. Bonus topics include favorite final girls/boys/theys, Extreme Button Mashers, and the announcement of next month's film theme!

Episode 54 – Return to Innocence ("Cutting Class")

Tue, 18 May 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue School's Out Month with the Brad Pitt-fronted slasher curio, Cutting Class (1989). The 'mos talk Jill Schoelen's search for a storyline, the homoerotic adventures of Brian & Dwight, pervy principal Roddy McDowall, a shop class climax, non sequitur Martin Mull madness, and more. Bonus topics include favorite theatrical movie experiences, a late '80s horror history refresher, and a return to Pure Moods.

Episode 53 – Oh, Daddy ("Cherry Falls")

Tue, 11 May 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue School's Out Month with the overstimulated satirical-charmer, Cherry Falls (2000). The 'mos talk queen Brittany Murphy (RIP), horned-up high schoolers, a killer with a calling card, an icky father-daughter relationship, wild tonal shifts, an orgy massacre, ecstasy-driven rave scoring, lost footage, and more. Bonus topics include favorite slasher movie kills, late '90s horror trends, and the folly of censorship.

Episode 52 – Full Dongin' It ("Slaughter High")

Tue, 04 May 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off School's Out Month with a raucous field trip to Slaughter High (1986). To commemorate the film's 35th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk a vicious prank-gone-wrong, a 10-year high school reunion, a jester killer, acid-laced beers & baths, electrifying orgasms, Harry Manfredini's Friday the 13th-adjacent score, an extended chase sequence, and more. Bonus topics include favorite 'bad' movies, 80s slasher trends, and some Adam Sandler hot takes no one asked for.

Episode 51 – Pull Back the Curtains ("The Others")

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Girls with Ghosts Month with the Nicole Kidman spookfest, The Others (2001). To commemorate the film's 20th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk a haunted English country house, The Innocents influences, incorrigible children & questionable parenting, religious fanaticism, the many secrets of Mrs. Mills & Mr. Tuttle, an extraneous husband, and more. Bonus topics include favorite ghosts in horror films, early 2000s horror trends, and the announcement of next month's film theme (hint: pencils down; knives up).

Episode 50 – Fifty Episodes; Seven Days ("The Ring")

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris celebrate their 50th episode AND 1-year anniversary with early-aughts supernatural sensation, The Ring (2002). The 'mos talk sassy Naomi Watts, a ghost girl-in-a-well, grim Seattle locale, life and death metaphors, a precocious kid, a spooked horse, glorious research sequences, and more. Bonus topics include a 50th episode retrospective (hey, remember when?), Ringu franchise asides, and plenty of ill-advised well jokes. Surely it's all down-well from here folks, but thanks so much for listening!

Episode 49 – Raindrops on Ghost Girls ("Gothika")

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Girls with Ghosts Month with the Halle Berry-fronted mindf#%k, Gothika (2003). The 'mos talk Dr. Miranda Grey's no-good-very-bad day, an unhygienic mental hospital, a post-rehab Robert Downey Jr., gaslighting & spontaneous combustion 101, invasive camerawork, an unhelpful ghost girl, red herring tattoos, a possessed car, and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror performances by black actors & actresses, Halle Berry vs Sharon Stone in Catwoman, and a pitch for a Loretta Divine-driven Urban Legend Netflix series.

Episode 48 – A Bathtub Full of Trinkets ("What Lies Beneath")

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Girls with Ghost Month with the supernatural domestic-thriller, What Lies Beneath (2000). The 'mos talk Michelle Pfeiffer & Harrison Ford's marital distress, Hitchock homages galore, empty nest syndrome and WASPy dinner parties, an Ouija Board-induced séance (with wine), red herring jewelry, an iconic bathtub sequence and more. Bonus topics include favorite after-they-were-famous horror performances, millennium era horror trends, and hints about the rest of this month's spooky film line-up.

Episode 47 – Killed By Cupid's Arrow ("Psycho 3")

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Scintillating Sequels Month with Anthony Perkins's sleazy & succulent Psycho 3 (1986). The 'mos talk repressed sexuality & Catholic guilt, a bumpin' electronic music score, slasher & giallo influences, a retconned retcon, a plucky lesbian reporter, a corpse in an ice machine, and more. Bonus topics include the highs and lows of third entries from horror franchises, lampography dos and don'ts, and an exciting announcement about next month's film theme!

Episode 46 – #HotGamersExist ("Hellraiser: Hellworld")

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Scintillating Sequels Month with the rave & drug-induced Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005). The 'mos talk twinky Henry Cavill, a nefarious video game, Lance Henriksen's House of Horrors, a neverending mask party, Doug Bradley's final turn as Pinhead, a positively inscrutable plot twist, and more. Bonus topics include favorite before-they-were-famous horror performances, the highs and lows of mid-aughts horror, and plenty of candid thoughts on the Hellraiser franchise. Log on and get jacked in because we have such sights to show you this week.

Episode 45 – Leprechanthropy in Vegas ("Leprechaun 3")

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Scintillating Sequels Month and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the direct-to-video charmer, Leprechaun 3: In Vegas (1995). The 'mos talk the iconic Warwick Davis, slapstick humor and bad puns galore, the ambitious Loretta & not-so-amazing Fazio, Leprechanthropy woes, Windows 95 info discs, universal healthcare metaphors, and more. Bonus topics include Child's Play & 5cream updates, direct-to-video age nostalgia, and some unfiltered thoughts on a cancelled potato.

Episode 44 – Tropical Terror-oke ("I Still Know What You Did Last Summer")

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris head to The Bahamas to cover the inscrutably-titled I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). The 'mos talk a tropical island getaway-gone-wrong, final girl PTSD, The Bionic Brandy & Stoner Jack Black, a malicious karaoke machine, corpse party etiquette, toothbrush mayhem, and more. Bonus topics include favorite pop songs featured in horror films, serious geography questions, and a pitch for Dr. Quinn: Lesbian Practitioner.

Episode 43 – Canine Fever Dreams ("Pet Sematary Two")

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris howl into Scintillating Sequels Month with Mary Lambert's feral & grungey Pet Sematary Two (1992). The 'mos talk emo Edward Furlong & undead Clancy Brown, Tales from the Crypt vibes, a polarizing alt-rock soundtrack, beastiality-themed dreams, a homo-repressed teen bully, a campy scream-queen turned zombie-mom, and more. Bonus topics include thoughts on Paramount's upcoming Pet Sematary 'origin' project, Christopher Plummer: Vampire Slayer, and a quick trip to Wisteria Lane (oh Mary Alice, what did you do?).

Episode 42 – Harmless Panty Sniffers ("Body Double")

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 04:30:00 -0000

For the shocking conclusion of Sex Kills Month, Kevin & Chris talk Brian De Palma's voyeuristic cult-classic, Body Double (1984). The 'mos discuss visual trickery, Hitchcock homages & hypnotic sleaze, the hilarious Melanie Griffith, pornographic MTV music videos, a redemptive canine hero, a vampire movie-within-a-movie, and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror films by female filmmakers, Catherine Zeta Jones conspiracy theories, and some unfiltered thoughts on the Star Whores franchise. Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

Episode 41 – Mid-Coitus Snack Breaks ("Color of Night")

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Sex Kills Month with the sordid & surreal Color of Night (1994). The 'mos talk pool sex (again!), Bruce Willis's willy, giallo influences, handgun fellatio, mailbox rattlesnakes, Lesley Ann Warren & Brad Dourif shouting matches, inconvenient color blindness, and more. Bonus topics include '90s erotic thriller trends, slasher-comedies & J-Horror, and bizarre horror film titles.

NOTE: Richard Rush did not direct The Ledge, Consenting Adults or Runaway Jury. Matthew Chapman wrote them. That was an editing blip we missed in post.

Episode 40 – The Ick Factor ("The Crush")

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Sex Kills Month with early '90s domestic-thriller, The Crush (1993). The 'mos talk teenage obsession, yuppies in peril, mandated name changes, scandalous casting, attic carousels, wasp nests, midnight lemonade and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror crushes, early '90s film trends and power tops vs power bottoms.

Episode 39 – Slippery When Wet ("Swimfan")

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris dive into Sex Kills Month with naughty-aughts erotic thriller, Swimfan (2002). The 'mos talk pool sex, a hookup-gone-wrong, Jesse Bradford's ass-ets, raunchy emails & IMs, floating corpses, blue light filters, serial killer scrapbooks, and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror movie couples, early 2000s horror trends, and the overlooked cons of shower sex.

Episode 38 – Love & Swedish Meatballs ("Bride of Chucky")

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin, Chris and special guests Scott & Pete (Movies That Made Us Gay podcast) finish out Friends 'til the End Month with Bride of Chucky (1998). The 'mos talk the fabulous Jennifer Tilly, Voodoo for Dummies, Scream influences, a formative gay best friend, goth aesthetic choices, doll intercourse, nefarious sexy swingers and more. Bonus topics include '90s horror trends, queer representation through the ages, and final thoughts on the Child's Play franchise. Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

Episode 37 – Trippin' on Marbles ("Child's Play 3")

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 04:30:00 -0000

Ten-hut! Kevin & Chris continue Friends 'til the End Month with Child's Play 3 (1991). To commemorate the film's 30th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk military school madness, moody-cadet Justin Whalin, a paintball gun massacre & John Waters-adjacent barber, a carnival climax to-die-for, and more. Bonus topics include Armie Hammer's Hannibal Lecter fantasies, webcam thrillers, bad international horror movie titles, and questionable Lucille Ball casting.

Episode 36 – F%*k You, Gene Siskel ("Child's Play 2")

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin, Chris & special guest Troy Escamilla (Dark Night of the Podcast; Houston Horror Film Festival) continue Friends 'Til the End Month with Child's Play 2 (1990). The 'mos talk Chucky's revenge, the fabulous Christine Elise, architecture by Pee-Wee Herman, a toy factory from hell, fairy tale metaphors, a Terminator-style climax, inscrutable voodoo rules, and more. Bonus topics include Barbra Streisand's Child's Play, yuppies in peril, and The Arsenio Hall Show (look it up Gen Zers!).

Episode 35 – Loose Ends & Penis Murals ("Child's Play")

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

Happy New Year! Wanna play? Kevin, Chris & special guest Patrick K. Walsh (ScreamQueenz podcast) kick off Friends 'Til the End Month with Child's Play (1988). The 'mos talk Good Guy™ dolls, a traumatized kid protagonist, formative practical effects, Jaws influences, daddy Chris Sarandon, gay voodoo & dick murals, the aspirational Dinah Manoff and more. Bonus topics include Chucky franchise thoughts & hot takes, esoteric musical theatre references and casting suggestions for HBO's inevitable 2020: The Limited Miniseries.

Camp Series Preview ("The Ref")

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:33:07 -0000

A preview for our Patreon-exclusive camp episode on The Ref (1994). Subscribe and listen to the full episode for only $1 at patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill

PLOT: Caroline and Lloyd are a married couple constantly at each other’s throats, masters at crafting acid-tongued barbs at the other’s expense. Indeed, they are so obsessed with belittling each other that they never stop – not even at gunpoint. The gunman is Gus, a thief on the run from the police, who kidnaps the couple as an insurance policy, planning to use their home as a hideout. But their incessant bickering proves more than Gus bargained for, forcing him – for the sake of his own sanity – into the unenviable role of peacemaker.

Episode 34 – Flesh Cookies & Crystal Unicorns ("Black Christmas")

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris wrap up Homo for the Holidays Month with a yuletide sleigh-ride through the Black Christmas 'trilogy' (1974, 2006, 2019). The 'mos talk sorority sisters in peril, disturbing phone calls & DMs, festive holiday decor, glass unicorns, eyeball fetishes, not-so-subtle social messaging and more. Bonus topics include favorite Christmas/holiday films, a Billy & Agnes Christmas Special pitch, and plenty of holiday hot takes.

NOTE: There won't be a new episode released here next week, but Kevin & Chris will be guests on Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers podcast on Wednesday, 12/30 to discuss Terror Train (1980)! Tune in then.

Episode 33 – Dangling By An Umbilical Cord ("Inside")

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Homo for the Holidays Month with Christmas home-invasion favorite, Inside (2007). Full episode description will be updated soon (long week folks!).

Episode 32 – Sinister Samurai Scissoring ("Bloodbeat")

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Homo for the Holidays Month with the surreal, supernatural holiday-slasher, Bloodbeat (1983). The 'mos talk dysfunctional family drama, a supernatural samurai boogeyman, orgasm-induced possession, prophetic Rorschach art, strobe-light Super Sentai battles, World War II montages, bizarre classical music scoring, and more. Bonus topics include favorite male performances in horror, Christopher Landon's Freaky + HBO's big 2021 announcement, and that damn plastic bag from American Beauty.

Episode 31 – Alex, Sweet Alex ("Home for the Holidays")

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris ring in Homo for the Holidays Month with the seasonal made-for-TV classic, Home for the Holidays (1972). The 'mos talk an all-star cast of fabulous women, Agatha Christie and Giallo influences, a neverending thunderstorm, poisoned hot toddies, happenstance final-girl Sally Field, an iconic yellow rain slicker, commercial breaks, and more. Bonus topics include favorite female performances in horror, the magic of made-for-TV horror, and some proposed remake pitches.

Episode 30 – That's Not Cranberry Sauce ("Blood Rage")

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Family Frights Month with the seasonal Thanksgiving-slasher, Blood Rage (1987). The 'mos talk holiday festivities-gone-wrong, 'complex' characters, evil twins, the many moods of Louise Lasser, practical effects carnage, and more. Bonus topics include horror trends to be thankful for, the Blood Rage Expanded Universe, and an oozing Rudy Guiliani.

Episode 29 – Bonafide Bonus Baby ("Seed of Chucky")

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Family Frights Month with Chucky, Tiffany & Glen/Glenda in Seed of Chucky (2004). The 'mos talk doll-family melodrama & dark comedy, the fearless Jennifer Tilly, Hollywood satire by way of Romania, twelve step programs, gender identity themes, a bonkers John Waters cameo, and more. Bonus topics include favorite killer kids in horror, parenting challenges and heaps of love for Don Mancini's Child's Play franchise.

Episode 28 – Happy Days Are Here Again ("Orphan")

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Family Frights Month with The Colemans in Jaume Collet-Serra's Orphan (2009). The 'mos talk a child-hoarding couple, a Russian adoptee with secrets, the legendary CCH Pounder & character actress Margo Martindale, professional-level gaslighting, The Ring 2 callbacks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more. Bonus topics include The Craft: Legacy, authorial intent vs fan interpretation, and Zombie Roger Ebert.

NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for The Craft: Legacy from 6:00-16:30. Skip forward to avoid, if needed.

Episode 27 – Vote for Julia ("Hellraiser")

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 04:30:00 -0000

We have such sights to show you! Kevin & Chris kick off Family Frights Month with The Cottons in Clive Barker's Hellraiser (1987). The 'mos talk dysfunctional family melodrama, an interdimensional Rubik's cube, extreme bondage and sadomasochism, Julia's Little Shop of Horrors, queer subtext, Gothic music scoring and more. Bonus topics include favorite non-horror dysfunctional family films, The Witches 2020, and a final plea for U.S. citizens to VOTE.

Episode 26 – Robot Goop & Pumpkin Entrails ("Halloween III: Season of the Witch")

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Halloween Tricks & Treats Month with the standalone cult-favorite, Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). The 'mos talk daddy Tom Atkins, mysterious masks, a small town-with-a-secret, body snatching androids, a Willy Wonka-esque factory owner, an insect apocalypse, Stonehenge, and more insanity. Bonus topics include Quarantine Halloween Party song recommendations, Disney politics, and a brief trip down Homos on Haunted Hill memory lane (hey, remember when?). Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

Episode 25 – The Semen-y Serum of Michael Myers ("Halloween 6: The Producer's Cut")

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Halloween Tricks & Treats Month with the Paul Rudd druid-blowout, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (The Producer's Cut). The 'mos talk grungey cyber-kid Tommy Doyle, an inscrutable druid cult (The Guardian much?), the extended Strode family, trashy radio talk-shows, a Danny Torrance wannabe, and more. Bonus topics include disappointing horror films, Winona Ryder impersonators, and dangerous mask politics. Come back next week for the final Halloween installment and an announcement about November's film theme!

Episode 24 – Another Glass of Chardonnay ("Halloween: H20")

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Halloween Tricks & Treats Month with the 20-years-later Laurie Strode epic, Halloween: H20 (1998). The 'mos talk a complex female lead, mother-son conflict, Scream & Psycho callbacks (so meta!), workplace romance, Josh Hartnett's out-of-control bangs, and more. Bonus topics include favorite TV episodes for Halloween Season, the evolution of final girls, Halloween 2018 thoughts, and Ellen DeGeneres: Criminal Mastermind.

Episode 23 – White Horses & Pumpkin Pandemics (Rob Zombie's "Halloween II")

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 03:41:00 -0000

Happy October, ghouls! Kevin & Chris kick off Halloween Tricks & Treats Month with Rob Zombie's controversial but fascinating Halloween II (2009). The 'mos talk an elusive white horse, final girl PTSD, Friday the 13th-level mommy issues, psychedelic music video hallucinations, Rocky Horror costumes, a psychiatrist-turned-celebrity author, extraneous rednecks, and more. Bonus topics include underappreciated horror sequels, The Craft + 5cream news, and additional updates from the pumpkin pandemic.

Episode 22 – Spooktacular! Spooktacular! (31 Days of Halloween)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Halloween Season with a special episode dedicated to all things spooky and macabre! To celebrate, the 'mos conjure up a list of 31 Halloween Season film recommendations to watch throughout October. From stone cold classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street and Rosemary's Baby to undersung gems like Daughters of Darkness and Waxwork, the 'mos have plenty of tricks and treats for everyone. Tune in to find out October's film theme!

Episode 21 – Daria Goes to Hell ("Mother of Tears")

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude their Witching & Bitching Month film series with Dario Argento's Mother of Tears (2007). The 'mos talk a witchy apocalypse sponsored by Hot Topic, a perpetually angry protagonist, her lesbian mentor & hologram mother, grisly murders, curious aesthetic choices, death by de-cloaking, Da Vinci Code vibes, and more. Bonus topics include favorite female killers in horror films, The Three Mothers trilogy, and the representation spectrum. Tune in next week for a special episode kicking off the official start of Halloween Season!

P.S. We've been working out some kinks with new recording tech setup/balancing this month. Thanks for your patience with that process.

Camp Series: You're a Dog, Louise ("Teen Witch")

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0000

In this special bonus episode, Kevin & Chris talk the spellbinding camp classic Teen Witch (1989). The 'mos discuss magical musical numbers, an ageless Zelda Rubinstein, Richie's sick burns & Brad's beautiful bod, a mysterious amulet & a vengeful voodoo doll, some serious Dirty Dancing moves, leather bars + Freddy's Revenge, and more. This episode is presented as part of the pod's semiregular Queer Camp Cinema series.

Episode 20 – Naughty Nanny Nightmares ("The Guardian")

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Witching & Bitching Month with William Friedkin's witchy domestic-thriller, The Guardian (1990). The 'mos talk a tree-hugging British nanny, yuppies in peril, the angriest tree branches since Evil Dead, mythology vs technology, tension-deprived kills, and more. Bonus topics include favorite family-friendly horror, witches B.C., and the importance of compassionate environmentalism.

Episode 19 – The Devil & Chocolate Chip Scones ("The Lords of Salem")

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Witching & Bitching Month with Rob Zombie's uncharacteristically moody witch-flick, The Lords of Salem (2013). The 'mos talk a mysterious Colonial Era record, legendary horror divas, spooky hallway shots, Rosemary's Baby & The Ring vibes, a molesty priest, practical effects galore, and a bitchin' metal concert to end all metal concerts. Bonus topics include favorite witches on film, Rob Zombie's colorful filmography, and Ben Willis's seemingly unlimited air miles.

Episode 18 – You Shut Your Bitchy Mouth ("Superstition")

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 03:37:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris conjure up Witching & Bitching Month with the haunted house-witch-slasher, Superstition (1982). The 'mos talk a vengeful [& inspirational] colonial witch, a useless protagonist, a dysfunctional family, inept clergymen and police officers, a sensible head-in-a-microwave, and more. Bonus topics include favorite horror TV shows, early '80s fashion trends, and the joys of colonial era horror.

Episode 17 – Teeth Cleanings In Vegas ("The Stepfather")

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:30:00 -0000

Daddy's home! Kevin & Chris conclude Remakes 'R Us Month with the domestic thriller The Stepfather (2009). The 'mos talk a sensitive gender-swapped lead, an antagonist with questionable motives & follow-through, surprise queer representation, extraneous characters, ad-libbed non sequitors, and more. Bonus topics include The Great Remake Roundup, sleazy horror, Lea Michele, and creepy trains. Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

NOTE: We're still working out some audio balance issues with a new tech setup. Thanks for your patience.

Camp Series: Peachy F*cking Keen ("Jawbreaker")

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 03:30:00 -0000

In this bonus back-to-school episode, Kevin & Chris talk Darren Stein's tasty cult hit Jawbreaker (1999). The 'mos discuss complex female friendships, slow motion walks down hallways, outrageous fashion choices, an iconic prom meltdown scene, fabulous cameos, killer chick-rock tunes, popsicle fetishes, and more. This episode is presented as part of the pod's semiregular Queer Camp Cinema series.

NOTE: We were experimenting with a different tech setup while recording this episode, so some audio blips/distortion may be noticeable (we're working on it!).

Episode 16 – Today, on Maury ("Village of the Damned")

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Remakes 'R Us Month with John Carpenter's oft-overlooked Village of the Damned (1995). To commemorate the film's 25th anniversary this year, the 'mos talk killer kids, a seaside town-with-a-secret, Christopher Reeve in his last major film role, a pre-problematic Kirstie Alley & a post-Jedi Mark Hammill, abortion metaphors, bloodless bloodbaths, and more. Bonus topics include early '90s trends (denim for days!), conspiracy theories, and Windows 95 by way of FRIENDS.

Episode 15 – Terror in 2.5 Expressions ("When a Stranger Calls")

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:27:00 -0000

Rosa? Ro-sa? Kevin & Chris continue Remakes 'R Us Month with the Myspace era teen-thriller, When a Stranger Calls (2006). The 'mos talk neverending phone calls, a mildly inconvenienced Camilla Belle, indoor zoos, Tiffany Madison: Master Gaslighter, AOL Instant Messenger marketing campaigns, and more. Bonus topics include 2006 horror trends, some Courteney Cox Scream news, and Satanists who may not actually be Satanists. Have YOU checked the children?

Episode 14 – Murder Scrapbooking for Dummies ("House of Wax")

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Remakes 'R Us Month with the gooey, goofy & gory House of Wax (2005). To commemorate the film's 15th anniversary year, the 'mos wax nostalgic for Paris Hilton's sex tape, a delightful Gilmore Girls reunion, some surprise Bukkakke imagery, twins-on-twins action, secret gay romances, and more. Bonus topics include Boogeyman revisited, 21st century slashers, and the dreaded remake stigma. "That's hot"

Episode 13 – Texas Roadsaw Massacre ("High Tension")

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:00:38 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Cruising Month with the deliciously polarizing High Tension (2003). The 'mos talk THAT big twist, precarious queer themes, head fetishes, X-TREME violence, diegetic music cues, and more. Bonus topics include 'problematic' art, New French Extremity, and Secretary of State Dolly Parton. Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

Episode 12 – Thinking Person's Beret ("Dead End")

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Merry Christmas in July! Kevin & Chris continue Cruising Month with the undersung trippy road-thriller, Dead End (2003). The 'mos talk the fabulous Lin Shaye, surrealism & Lynchian vibes, not-so-good Dick, a peculiar twist ending, and more. Bonus topics include post-9/11 horror trends, The Conjuring Universe, hell holes, and The Rural Juror.

Episode 11 – Isaac Gets a Costco Card ("Joy Ride")

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:57:37 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Cruising Month with millennium-era cult favorite, Joy Ride (2001). The 'mos talk a hellish road trip, candy canes & rusty nails, bootylicious brothers (RIP Paul Walker), alternate endings, and more. Bonus topics include the controversial poetry of Miss Leelee Sobieski, J.J. Abrams's Felicity, trashy buffets, and the ongoing chronicles of Isaac!™.

Episode 10 – Finger Fries & Homoerotic Subtext ("The Hitcher")

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:56 -0000

Kevin & Chris jump start Cruising Month with the formative road-thriller, The Hitcher (1986). The 'mos talk homoerotic undertones (and overtones?), Hitchcockian influences, an iconic twinky final boy, some metaphysical what-the-f*ckery, a restless Jennifer Jason Leigh, and more. Bonus topics include the mysteries of Mystery Incorporated, Liz Lemon under fire, and a Madeline Kahn for every mood.

Camp Series: Amer-I-Can! ("Drop Dead Gorgeous")

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:12:43 -0000

In this extra-super-special 4th of July episode, Kevin & Chris salute the queer camp masterpiece, Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999). The 'mos talk biting small town satire, absurdist macabre humor, an iconic cast of '90s babes, faux patriotism, and more. This bonus episode is presented as part of the pod's Queer Camp Cinema series. Episodes in this series will air sporadically, so stay tuned for updates!

Episode 9 – What Happens in Reno ("Invasion of the Body Snatchers")

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:18:08 -0000

Kevin & Chris conclude Body Snatchers Month with the formative Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). The 'mos talk smalls towns with secrets, mass paranoia, nuclear families & the 'D' word, bombastic music scores, and more. Bonus topics include 1950s horror trends, McCarthyism, and the Hollywood Motion Picture Production Code. Tune in to find out next month's film theme!

Episode 8 – Tom Atkins Sex Dreams ("Night of the Creeps")

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 04:26:50 -0000

Kevin, Chris & special guest Joe Lipsett (co-host of "Horror Queers") continue Body Snatchers Month with cult favorite Night of the Creeps (1986). The 'mos talk proto-Scream vibes, adorable aliens, coded gay friendships, daddy Tom Atkins, zombie dogs, and more. Bonus topics include queer martyrdom & faux feminism in film, video store nostalgia, and problematic crushes.

Episode 7 – The Carousel of Progress ("The Stepford Wives")

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 04:51:02 -0000

Kevin, Chris & special guest Anthony Hudson / Carla Rossi (co-host of "Gaylords of Darkness") gush over The Stepford Wives (1975). The queers talk iconic female friendships, nefarious men's societies, Disney's animatronic agenda, Erin Brockovich, and more. Bonus topics include the Women's Liberation Movement, Rosemary's Bébé, and a trip down Gaylords memory lane.

Episode 6 – Battle of the Bangs ("The Faculty")

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:52:51 -0000

Kevin, Chris & special guest Travis Neese continue Body Snatchers Month with the sci-fi teen thriller, The Faculty (1998). The 'mos discuss Breakfast Club & Body Snatchers vibes, feminist alien liberators, questionable lesbian impersonators, outrageous haircuts, and more. Bonus topics include '90s Scream Era tropes, The Branch Davidians, and yuppies in peril. Guaranteed to jack you up.

Episode 5 – Chekhov's Boom Box ("Disturbing Behavior")

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:15:56 -0000

Kevin & Chris kick off Body Snatchers Month (and Pride Month!) with the underrated teen-thriller Disturbing Behavior (1998). The 'mos discuss conformity & Stepford Teens, the X-Files factor, Shakespearean posers, teen movie slang (razor!), and the perfectly snatched James Marsden + Katie Holmes. Bonus topics include the '90s gay agenda, Scream 5 + Halloween H60, and more. Critics are calling this episode, "hip and sexy!"

Episode 4 – Gorkin' with the Garths ("Hell Night")

Tue, 26 May 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Kevin & Chris finish out Sorority Slashers Month with the fantastic and frequently overlooked Hell Night (1981)! The 'mos discuss charming and relatable characters, the folly of capitalism, Linda Blair & The Art of Car Maintenance, the cinematography of gay porn, and more. Bonus topics include next month's film theme, Fulci & folk horror, final boys redux, and the timeless Kathleen Turner.

Episode 3 – #MissedOpportunity ("Sorority Row")

Tue, 19 May 2020 05:01:18 -0000

Kevin & Chris hop in their booze-soaked time machine to cover Sorority Row (2009). The 'mos discuss a wacky killer reveal (and their alternate dream killer), the trials and tribulations of sisterhood, Carrie Fisher with a shotgun, camp jokes as written by straights, and more. Bonus topics include worthwhile horror films from the 2000s (AKA the Remakes 'R' Us era), ghosts with killer websites, and twinky final boys who deserve more love. Trust, respect, honor, secrecy & solidarity.

Episode 2 – The Cheesecake Factory of Horror ("Killer Party")

Tue, 12 May 2020 04:58:05 -0000

Kevin & Chris continue Sorority Slashers Month with the criminally underappreciated Killer Party (1986)! The 'mos discuss the film's wildly shifting tones, an unconventional final girl for the ages, rad power ballads in '80s horror films, and more. Bonus topics include the upcoming Hellraiser TV series, the Will & Grace revival, and feminist films in dire need of blu-ray releases.

Episode 1 – The Heidi Chronicles ("The Initiation")

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:27:44 -0000

Happy Pledge Week! Kevin & Chris kick off Sorority Slashers Month with Larry Stewart's The Initiation (1984). The 'mos gush over Heidi the research assistant (aka proto-Barb from Stranger Things), bask in the glory of Vera Miles and her oversized wine glasses, dote on Daphne Zuniga (of Spaceballs fame), fawn over Peter the hot graduate assistant, and more. May the grace of Delta Roe Chai be with us all.

Getting to Know You (The Newlydread Game)

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 01:11:22 -0000

In this special introductory episode, Kevin and Chris discuss their all-time favorite horror (and non-horror) films, franchises, sub-genres and more.