Horror Queers is a podcast where slasher movies get the queer treatment. The hosts of the show are Joe Lipsett and Trace Thurman. Both Joe and Trace are fans of horror movies and amateur critics. They write film and television reviews for Bloody Disgusting and Rotten Tomatoes, among others.

For every episode of the podcast, Joe and Trace select a movie or TV episode to discuss. Some of their choices are blockbusters. In Sleepy Hollow, Johnny Depp plays a hapless Ichabod Crane. The cohosts love Nicole Kidman in The Others, a masterpiece with eerie atmospherics. They pay homage to Psycho, which is rife with queer imagery and stereotypes. They discuss The Hitcher, which played on the gay-panic-fueled fears of the audience.

The podcast hosts show a distinct preference for lesser-known but still deserving features. Herd is a queer zombie movie that reinvents the genre. The erotic thriller Stranger by the Lake combines horror and erotica to address issues that affect the queer community. Stoker flopped because of poor marketing, but is one of Joe and Trace's favorites.

Podcast listeners enjoy the occasional live audio commentary episodes. Joe and Trace rewatch Bride of Chucky in front of a live audience. The session devolves into a drinking game where every trope equals a sip. For lovers of recaps, Trace and Joe share their thoughts on Chucky, the TV series with Jennifer Tilly. America's favorite possessed marionette is back. This time, its spooky rampage goes from Hackensack, New Jersey, to the White House.

Joe's and Trace's knowledge of the genre is encyclopedic. This is one of the reasons why their analyses are so astute and substantive. Listeners who want more than a mere star rating will appreciate the thorough reviews. Some might consider giving flops another chance. The queer angle also adds depth to their conversations. Knowledge of the gay subculture and the accompanying tropes creates a unique perspective. Horror Queers shows that there is more to the horror genre than blood and guts.