Close the elevator and ash that cigarette because we're discussing Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining for its 45th anniversary!
Join us as we go all in on this classic of horror cinema, from Kubrick's controversial methods to Shelly DuVall's behind-the-scenes treatment, there's no stone left unturned!
Plus: an unexpected queer reading involving bears (the animal kind), debating the best carpet in the Overlook (it's Room 237's carpet) and how Doctor Sleep retroactively affects rewatches of The Shining.
References:
> Rob Ager. “Mirrors, Deception and Denial.” CollativeLearning
> User Noiradnod. “The Shining is about Jack Torrance dealing with oppressed homosexuality” Reddit
Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.
> Trace: @tracedthurman (Bluesky) / @tracedthurman (Instagram)
> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)
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2:20:59
The Ugly Stepsister (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Emilie Blichfeldt's body horror film, The Ugly Stepsister (2025).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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6:01
The Last of Us S02E05: "Feel Her Love" (Patreon Clip)
Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon episode on The Last of Us S02E05, "Feel Her Love" (2025).
Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!
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11:00
Interview: Eli Craig & Adam Cesare on Clown in a Cornfield
A spoiler-y interview with director Eli Craig and book author Adam Cesare on the latest teen slasher Clown in a Cornfield (2025), including the long road to adapting the book for the big screen, setting up kill scenes and thoughts on that queer romance.
Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners
> Trace: @tracedthurman
> Joe: @bstolemyremote
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35:16
A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014) feat. Abby Olcese
Grab your chador and the cat because we're talking Ana Lily Amirpour's feature debut, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014).
Joining us on the skateboard into Bad City is writer Abby Olcese, who appreciates the mood of this black and white Iranian Western vampire film.
Plus: the Girl's moral code, the film's open ending, drug dealer decor, and why Arash is such a clingy sad boy.
Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.
> Trace: @tracedthurman
> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram)
> Abby: @abbyolcese
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