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Raine Petrie
Jul 6, 2023
1985: The Year of the Homoerotic Horror Film
1985 saw more people diagnosed with AIDS than all previous years of the epidemic combined. The year marked the first time President...
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Dani Shembesh
May 9, 2023
[Panic Fest Review] BLISS OF EVIL is a Queer Horror Mystery With a Rock and Roll Sound
Bliss of Evil is rather enjoyable, with several important things to say about why evil people do terrible things.
![[Panic Fest] LACED Review – Queer Villainy and Toxic Relationships on a Cold Winter's Night](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0048f1_bba908e7f75348b1a4c1a88e79e5cf20~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_682,h_512,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/0048f1_bba908e7f75348b1a4c1a88e79e5cf20~mv2.jpg)
E. L. King
Apr 21, 2023
[Panic Fest] LACED Review – Queer Villainy and Toxic Relationships on a Cold Winter's Night
While its story isn’t unique, Laced is well executed — saved by impeccable performances, direction, and visually rousing cinematography.
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E. L. King
Apr 19, 2023
[Panic Fest] TRIM SEASON Review – Uterine Horror's Neoteric Mother Crone Comes in Blazing
Trim Season is an abundantly entertaining horror film. Vida plays on familiar Folk Horror tropes while remaining fresh in her execution.
Raine Petrie
Apr 6, 2023
BRAIN DAMAGE: Celebrating 35 Years of Gay Phallic Worship
Standing out as a unique oddity in 80s horror history, Brain Damage is seedy, perverse, and undeniably queer in both senses of the word.
Brant Lewis
Jan 3, 2023
They’re All Going to Laugh at You – Exploring the Queer and Trans Lens of CARRIE
Brant Lewis discusses Brian De Palma's adaptation of Carrie and its prevalent and abundant queer elements. As a freshman in high school,...
Rebecca Payne
Dec 6, 2022
The Problem with a Conventional Reading of DRACULA’s Lucy Westenra
Rebecca Payne examines how our understanding of Bram Stoker’s Lucy Westenra may have more to do with misogynistic interpretation than who...
Brant Lewis
Nov 8, 2022
POSSESSOR Review – Brandon Cronenberg Explores Bodily Autonomy, Gender Euphoria, and Dysphoria
Brant Lewis says Possessor is an excellent sophomore feature that explores gender through body horror. Brandon Cronenberg made a splash...
Brant Lewis
Oct 26, 2022
HELLRAISER Review – Flesh for Fantasy
Brant Lewis says the latest Hellraiser is a successful reimagining of the franchise modernizing the story while keeping its essential...
Megan Borns
Sep 19, 2022
SO VAM Review – The Inherent and Unapologetic Queerness of Vampires
Megan Borns says Alice Maio Mackay's So Vam explores the link between vampires and queerness. So Vam, directed and co-written by...
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Breanna Lucci
Aug 27, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] BAD GIRL BOOGEY Review – Fringe Culture, Mental Health, and Queer Horror
Breanna Lucci says Bad Girl Boogey is a confusing experience failing to elicit much more than frustration at its physically sickening...
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Breanna Lucci
Aug 22, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] THEY WAIT IN THE DARK Review – A Sinister Past Refusing to be Forgotten
Breanna Lucci says They Wait in the Dark attempts to strangle you with its complexities, drama, and social commentary. They Wait in the...
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Julia Straub
Aug 22, 2022
[Popcorn Frights] COMPULSUS Review – Exploring Vigilante Justice in the #MeToo Era
Julia Straub says Compulsus staggers in the execution of its message of empowerment. Director Tara Thorne makes her feature debut with...
Logan-Ashley Kisner
Aug 18, 2022
Why Did You Feed The Wolf?
Logan-Ashley Kisner reflects on the power of autonomy and control in werewolf films, and how they reveal a more personal transgender...
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Jaclyn Bartlett
Jul 1, 2022
[CFF 2022] LIVIN’ AFTER MIDNIGHT Review - An Intriguing Queer Vampire Romance
Jaclyn Bartlett says Livin’ After Midnight is a unique vampire story with an intriguing commentary on the LGBTQ+ experience. The Queer...
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Jaclyn Bartlett
Jun 28, 2022
[CFF 2022] PUSSYCAKE Review - Blood and Guts Meet Girl Power in Pablo Parés’ Queer Horror Feature
Jaclyn Bartlett says PussyCake is stylish and the suspense will leave you on the edge of your seat. From directed by Pablo Parés comes...
E. L. King
Jun 23, 2022
REVEALER Review – Grab Your Bible and Your G-String, the Apocalypse Unites Unlikely Bedfellows
Revealer boasts stellar performances, a phallic apocalypse, and an incredible synthwave score. It's quintessential queer horror.
Breanna Lucci
Jun 22, 2022
THE REYES INCIDENT Review - Queer Horror with Killer Mermaids and Small Town Mysteries
Breanna Lucci says The Reyes Incident is an unbelievable tale of murder, mermaids, and forbidden love. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS]...
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Justin Lockwood
Jun 20, 2022
[Tribeca Festival] HUESERA Review - A Supernatural Journey to Self Discovery
Justin Lockwood says Huesera is a bracing study of a relatable and fully realized woman with impressive performances and emotional...
Jaclyn Bartlett
Jun 15, 2022
PLAYDURIZM Review - A Beautiful and Disturbing Exploration of Escapism
Jaclyn Bartlett says Playdurizm boasts stunning cinematography and a unique concept to explore trauma and escapism. [THIS REVIEW CONTAINS...
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