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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. Each episode, they discuss lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky story (folklore or fact) at the end for your spook-u-tainment.
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Queer Horror Cult

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Welcome to the Queer Horror Cult, a podcast for deconstructing, analyzing, and just talking love of horror, genre, and cult cinema from a queer perspective. Join us as we discuss individual films, franchises, film movements, sub-genres, themes and aesthetics, and engage in interviews and round-table discussions. Episodes frequently feature full spoilers for the films being discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aria and Lori get Freudian as they explore the existential concept of one's "peanus hort so bad" with the castration anxiety-inducing films "Killer Condom" (1996) and "Bad Biology" (2008). Major spoilers for both films. Audio clip from "The Whitest Kids U' Know" (2010). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Queer Horror Cult awakens from its slumber with a return to sicko mode as Aria and Lori discuss the weirdly horny horror of Brandon Cronenberg. This week, join in for a dissection of the collapse of psychic dualism with a look at "Antiviral" (2012), "Possessor" (2020), and "Infinity Pool" (2023). As per usual, major spoiler warning for the three fi…
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This week, Lori and Aria are joined by Kylie (of Bad Dad Rad Dad podcast) and Tor to provide commentary on two short films we collaborated on. Strap in as we look at "Mary Från Amerika" (2016) and "Donor" (2017). This episode features video content available on our youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@queerhorrorcult Audio clip from "The Sim…
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Welcoming Nicole Boychuk back to the show to round out the month with a celebration of Noévember, a month spent watching (almost) all of Gaspar Noé's filmography. Focusing on Climax (2018) specifically, with some brief dips into Love (2015), Enter the Void (2009), and Vortex (2021), join us for a discussion of some truly upsetting, unsettling cinem…
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This week Lori is joined by special guests Kylie and Elliott of Bad Dad Rad Dad podcast to talk about their feelings, discussing "Knife + Heart" (2018), as well as some of the director's other shorts, with "Intermission" (2007), "By the Kiss" (2006), and "We Will Never Be Alone Again" (2012). Major spoilers for Knife + Heart! Audio clip from "Cecil…
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This week, Lori and Aria care about the environment and are certified gangrene with a trio of pesticide-laced zombie flicks, discussing "Bloodeaters" (1980), "The Grapes of Death" (1978), and "The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue" (1974). Audio clip from "DDT - Let's Put It Everywhere" (1946). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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How we've managed 100 of these things, we'll never know, but we're definitely feeling it in our weary bones. Join Aria and Lori as they explore getting on in years with a dive into movies about aging. Films discussed are "X" (2022), "The Taking of Deborah Logan" (2014), and "Old" (2021). Audio clip from "Last Night" (1998). Hosted on Acast. See aca…
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This week Aria and Lori hose off the glitz and glam veneer of Hollywood and deep dive into the grime and slime runoff as it heads for the gutter with a look at modelling mayhem in "The Neon Demon" (2016), sickening starpower in "Starry Eyes" (2014), and some dazzling dread with "Mulholland Dr." (2001). Audio Clip from "It'll Chew You Up and Spit Yo…
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QHC returns after a brief hiatus (well, briefer than last time) with a brand new episode on a brand new movie, David Cronenberg's "Crimes of the Future" (2022). Rubberneck at the new sex as we rearrange some guts with a queer reading of the film, and place your bets on how often "little freak" can be used as a genuine term of affection. Audio clip …
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Aria and Lori enter the thunderdome to experience that East Coast/West Coast fray as realized in John Carpenter's "Escape From New York" (1981) and "Escape From L.A." (1996), with a digestif of Italian knock-off "Escape From the Bronx" (1983) for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In probably the flimsiest excuse for an episode yet, Aria and Lori really milk it for all it's worth by languishing at the intersection of Tumour Terror and Medical Malfeasance! Join us for a look at "Malignant" (2021), "The Dark Half" (1993), another pass at "Basket Case" (1982), and a bonus movie morsel of "The Slash of the Knife" (1972)! Even th…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. They're back with season two, and this episode, they discuss The Exorcist (1973). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They als…
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Feeling the post-Valentine's blues? Well don't worry, Queer Horror Cult is here for you to love on! Get ready to run a train on a trio of twisted tales of romance as we invite "The Loved Ones" (2009), "Wild at Heart" (1990), and "Trouble Every Day" (2001) to bed. Audio clip from "Psychos in Love" (1987). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. They're back with season two, and this episode, they discuss Titane (2021). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also incl…
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Really phoning it in this week, folks. Dug up an old episode we recorded a year and a half ago to put out, gotta take a brief breather. But don't worry, we'll be back with freshly recorded content next ep! In the meantime, enjoy our survey of practical FX makeup set pieces that we absolutely love and are sad to see fall by the wayside in horror cin…
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Break out the wirgin daiquiris and snuggle up with your favourite gallbladder, because this week doing the monster mash has never been so debauched! Join the fun as Lori and Aria dive into two Andy Warhol-produced Paul Morrissey flicks with a look at camp masterpieces "Flesh for Frankenstein" (1973) and "Blood for Dracula" (1974). Audio clip from "…
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Trapped inside with nothing but a couple of seasonal classics to keep company, listen as Lori finally understands the true meaning of "Gremlins" (1984), while Aria keeps the fire hot with a little background history on the legend of "Krampus" (2015). Audio clip from "Gremlins" (1984). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. They're back with season two, and this FESTIVE episode, they discuss Gremlins (1984). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They…
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Aria and Lori return with a titan of cinema as they examine Dario Argento's Three Mothers trilogy. You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll be absolutely flabbergasted by the truly unhinged summation of this trilogy, with a look at "Suspiria" (1977), "Inferno" (1980), "Mother of Tears" (2007), and "The Black Cat" (1989). Audio clip from "The Whitest Kids U…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. They're back with season two, and this episode, they discuss The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much…
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What do you get when you cross the Hollywood tropes surrounding mentally ill women with the can-do indie spirit of regional horror films? This episode, of course! Taking a cue from both Kier-La Janisse's "House of Psychotic Women" and Stephen Thrower's "Nightmare USA," Aria and Lori discuss the ways in which depictions of "female PsYcHoSiS" are rep…
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Join Lori and Aria as they lose all cred and prove what posers they truly are in discussing an all-time favourite, the pitch-perfect thriller "Green Room" (2015)! Thankfully film connoisseur Nicole Boychuk from the band I Hate Sex is here to keep things punk and disorderly with some tales from the tour van! Audio clips from "The Return of the Livin…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. They're back with season two, and this episode, they discuss Malignant (2021). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also i…
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Much like a divorced dad, Lori and Aria have returned for their bi-weekly visit with a look at "The Brood" (1979) and "Possession" (1981), proving that staying together for the kids can often end with monstrous consequences. Audio clip from "Psycho Goreman" (2020). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week Queer Horror Cult goes to confession to profess our undying love for these Catholic-themed horror movies. Religious righteousness and unhinged boogeymen collide with a look at "Alice, Sweet Alice" (1976), "The Pit and the Pendulum" (1991), and "Saint Maud" (2019). NOTE: The spoiler warning for "Alice, Sweet Alice" comes at 17 minutes and …
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If the premise behind this week's episode has any truth to it, we are so beyond done for. This week is a look at mental and moral degradation through the viewing of extreme cinema with a conversation on "Censor" (2021) and "Berberian Sound Studio" (2012). Audio clip from David Cronenberg, interviewed for "Heart of the Matter" (1979-2000). Hosted on…
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What do you get when the sole survivor of a horrific, fascist hate mob teams up with a group of left-wing anarchists? This week's episode, of course! Join Aria and Lori as they get political with the unsung gem, Canadian exploitation thriller "Siege" (1983). MAJOR SPOILERS FOR "SIEGE" (1983). Audio clip from "The Simpsons" (1994). Hosted on Acast. …
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Remember the good ol' days of loveable giant mascot-suited entertainers serving up family friendly laughs and even worse pizza? Well maybe you need the prescription adjusted on those rose-coloured glasses, for these technicolor animatronic monstrosities are out for blood! This week, Aria and Lori talk dark nostalgia with a look at "Willy's Wonderla…
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Reaching back into the archives for this week, with an episode recorded about a year ago that never got released, with some new (extremely strange) takes that Lori is prepared to defend to the death, in a very chaste look at "Cherry Falls" (2000). Audio clip from "King of the Hill" (1997) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This week, Lori and Aria are once again locked in conflict with the Discourse™ as they unpack the need for less-than-perfect, flawed representation in queer characters. Listen along as we lionize lesbian scumbags in cinema through an examination of "All Cheerleaders Die" (2013), "I Care a Lot" (2020), and, for the second time, "Knife+Heart" (2018).…
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Ahoy! This week, Lori and Aria talk gender essentialism, how it fuels bigotry, and how it can be used to subvert itself, as they dive into the French queer arthouse morass of sexual confusion and gender collapse. So kick back with your fave takeout from femboy hooters, and all aboard for a voyage into the spoiler-filled territory of deconstructing …
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usual…
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Oh boy. Pride month is once again upon us, so we're back at it. Let's ease back into things with a conversation about some of the most fun we've had in the past year as we take a look at Canada's own PG: Psycho Goreman (2020). Audio clips from The Cure - "Boys Don't Cry" and "PG: Psycho Goreman" (2020) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Nosferatu (1922). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky …
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (us…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Signs (2002). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky stor…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Hereditary (2018). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss The Blair Witch Project (1999). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) r…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Poltergeist (1982). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spook…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Rosemary's Baby (1968). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related s…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Saint Maud (2019). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss The Wicker Man (1973). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related sp…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Carrie (1976). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky sto…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss The New Mutants (2020). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related s…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss Spiral (2019). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spooky sto…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This episode, they discuss The Babadook (2014). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also include a (usually) related spoo…
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Alex and Sean (they/them) are two non-binary queer horror nerds who took it upon themselves to review horror films from their flat in Hackney, London. This HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE episode, they discuss The Craft Legacy (2020). Each episode, they chat about lolz, representation, best and worst deaths, sexiest characters and much more. They also inc…
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