Horror Queers

We're trying something different: an audio commentary that's brand new to both feeds! Simply queue up Kurtis David Harder's Influencer sequel, Influencers (2025), on Shudder and hit play to watch - and listen - along with us!

The sequel follows the continuing battle of wills between Cassandra Naud's CW and Emily Tennant's Madison, with new influencers caught in the mix.

Plus: why the sequel works even better for us; Joe's inability to remember Georgina Campbell's character's name; alt-right cucking; and the ending that has us cackling and pleading for a trilogy capper.

Drinking Game Rules

> Take a sip when: Someone uses a phone or computer

> Take 2 sips when: Someone dies and/or we change the perspective of the central character

> Take a Shot / Chug Your Drink when: CW gets cleaver happy

References:

Etan Vlessing. "Influencers Director on Making a Scary Movie for Scary Times: “Horror Is a Great Platform”" The Hollywood Reporter

Josh Weiss. "Influencers Director On How ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Inspired The Sequel, Rise Of ‘Malicious’ AI, That Bonkers Ending, And More" Forbes

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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To coincide with our Main Feed audio commentary on Influencers (2025), we recorded a Patreon minisode on Kurtis David Harder's original 2022 film, Influencer. 

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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Pack your episode guide and look out for Mr. Melancholy because we're hunkering down for a Saturday night viewing of The Pink Opaque in Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw the TV Glow! Tagging in for the conversation are former guests Robyn Adams and Ari Drew, who provide some much-needed musical expertise.

Join us as we go all in on this abstract little film that packs one hell of an emotional wallop. From its trans allegory to its '90s nostalgia, there's a lot to unpack here!

**Please note the episode was recorded before Jack Haven changed their name**

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) 

> Robyn: @RealRobynAdams

> Ari: @thearidrew

Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!  

Show Art: Travis Falligant  / Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada  

Reference: Caden Mark Gardner. “Cracking Up: On I Saw the TV Glow, The Influence of Twin Peaks: The Return, and Never Leaving Your Shell.” Substack: Looney Tunes in Drag.

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Break out that telephoto lens because we are spying on the neighbors with Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 masterpiece, Rear Window.

Part technical exercise (a la Rope), part treatise on marriage and gender roles, the film finds Jimmy Stewart debating Grace Kelly in between trying to solve a potential murder across the courtyard.

Plus: remakes (both official and not); immaculate wardrobes; Raymond Burr's real life queerness; and debate about who "wins" at film's end

Reference: David Greven. "Author David Greven’s Must Watch Hitchcock." University of Texas Press

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 Natalie Erika James disordered eating/possession film, Saccharine (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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