Horror Queers

Grab your cello and wear your wedding dress in the pond because we are talking 1971's indie psychological thriller Let's Scare Jessica To Death. Starring an understated Zohra Lampert and the seductive Mariclare Costello, the film is a great early example of gaslight horror.

Plus: the death of the free love movement; debate about whether Jessica is going crazy or if the threat is real; Joe's hilarious relationship with the score; and comparisons to Carmilla.

Reference: Alisha Mughal. “Silence As Salvation: The Quiet Femmes of Modern Horror.” Roger Ebert.com

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

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

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

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Show Art: Travis Falligant / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Jeff Wadlow's "kids stalked in a cave by a shark" movie, The Devil's Mouth (2026).

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Show Art: Travis Falligant / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Get ready to burn it all down and do a little chainsaw dance because the saw is family in Tobe Hooper's divisive sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986).

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

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

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

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

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

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  

Show Art: Travis Falligant  / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada    

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on the sixth entry in the Insidious franchise: Insidious: Out of the Further (2026).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  

Show Art: Travis Falligant  / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   

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