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Horror Queers Podcast is not a Tomatometer-approved publication. Reviews from this publication only count toward the Tomatometer® when written by the following Tomatometer-approved critic(s): Jenn Adams, Joe Lipsett, Trace Thurman.

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Rating Title | Year Author Quote
3/5
Hokum (2026) Joe Lipsett The film never reaches the highs of Oddity (despite at least one banger of a sequence), but McCarthy's vision as a director is always compelling.
Posted May 08, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Deep Water (2026) Joe Lipsett More melodrama disaster film than shark movie, Eckhardt is a reliably dull lead. Still, the film has a few surprises and the crash sequence is fantastic.
Posted May 06, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Like Minds (2006) Joe Lipsett Gregory J Read's feature debut is a wild ride; it's filled with way more bizarre stuff than expected, despite also being surprisingly slow and melancholic
Posted May 06, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Deep Water (2026) Trace Thurman Renny Harlin's 27-years-later return to the realm of aquatic horror doesn't pack the same punch as his 1999 masterpiece (yes, masterpiece) Deep Blue Sea, but its a serviceable slice of disaster movie cinema.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Thrash (2026) Trace Thurman Despite the abundance of script issues, Thrash proves to be a fun, brisk nature-run-amok film. Think Crawl with sharks.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
One Hour Photo (2002) Trace Thurman Despite an 11th hour reveal that tries to overexplain Sy's motives, One Hour Photo remains a superb showcase for Robin Williams dramatic talents.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Trace Thurman Perhaps a bit too reminiscent of Cronin's own Evil Dead Rise, his The Mummy is nonetheless another solid showcase for his talents. Maybe try something new next time, though.
Posted May 05, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Thrash (2026) Joe Lipsett Not a good movie, but a fun movie. From terrible foster parents who just won't die to one of the most hilarious lines of dialogue we've heard in quite some time, Thrash is just so silly and dumb.
Posted May 01, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
One Hour Photo (2002) Joe Lipsett Williams is a marvel in this exquisitely shot film. One only wishes that the final motivation were better incorporated; as it stands, it's treated as a twist that undermines the balance between character study and thriller that Romanek was going for.
Posted Apr 29, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
The Happening (2008) Trace Thurman Shyamalan claims that all of the humor was intentional. That may be the case, but then why is The Happening so dull?
Posted Apr 27, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Faces of Death (2026) Trace Thurman It's slickly-made and well-acted (especially by Montgomery), but there's nothing here that you haven't seen done more effectively in other, better films.
Posted Apr 27, 2026  Edit critic review
The Happening (2008) Joe Lipsett Even if Shyamalan's best comedy is in on the joke, the atrocious lead performances from Wahlberg and Deschanel render this nearly unwatchable. Some decent deaths, though
Posted Apr 24, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Faces of Death (2026) Joe Lipsett A soft recommend. Hearing Mazzei and Goldhaber discuss the film is better than watching it as the result is a bit muddled and familiar
Posted Apr 21, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
They Will Kill You (2026) Trace Thurman They Will Kill You more than makes up for its plot-lite screenplay with some bananas hyper-stylized action and a welcome sense of humor about itself.
Posted Apr 20, 2026  Edit critic review
1.5/5
The Mummy (2017) Joe Lipsett The failure of the Dark Universe begins and ends with a Tom Cruise vanity project. He's not the worst part, though; that honor belongs to Jake Johnson's American Werewolf in London impersonation.
Posted Apr 17, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
The Mummy (1932) Joe Lipsett The Universal monster film with arguably the best female character. Karloff is obviously the star here and the make-up effects are amazing, but the film's short runtime really hurts its most interesting ideas
Posted Apr 15, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
They Will Kill You (2026) Joe Lipsett Narratively it's pretty shallow, but between Zazie Beetz's commanding lead performance and Kirill Sokolov's visual antics, this is a fun, entertaining watch.
Posted Apr 14, 2026  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Slither (2006) Trace Thurman A delight from start to finish. A disgusting, goopy delight, but a delight nonetheless.
Posted Apr 13, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
Slither (2006) Joe Lipsett A delightfully gross horror comedy with broad appeal to non-horror fans, provided they can get past the ooey gooey nasty FX
Posted Apr 08, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Critters 2: The Main Course (1988) Joe Lipsett A very silly, very fun sequel with incredible special effects courtesy of the Chiodo brothers. A nice start to Mick Garris' feature film career.
Posted Apr 01, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
The Wicker Man (1973) Trace Thurman A masterclass in mounting dread. By the time you realize you're watching a horror movie, it's too late.
Posted Mar 30, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
The Wicker Man (1973) Joe Lipsett There's a reason this folk horror film has achieved (cult) classic status. It's not just the all-time performance by Christopher Lee, but also the fact that the film deliberately pits the audience against its hero
Posted Mar 25, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Trace Thurman I wanted a bit more from Ready or Not 2, which might be odd to say considering its M.O. is "the first one but more," but Weaving & Newton's chemistry and Radio Silence's meticulous direction make it a very fun (if overly familiar) crowd-pleaser.
Posted Mar 24, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
THE BRIDE! (2026) Trace Thurman It's horribly messy, but it's also ambitious as all get-out and tremendously fun.
Posted Mar 24, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) Joe Lipsett More of the same, which is mostly fine? While Weaving remains as good as ever, the sister stuff is too repetitive and drawn out. It's nice to see SMG get a meaty role, though
Posted Mar 24, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) Joe Lipsett Chris is no Ginny, but the final chase sequence is an absolute banger (as are several of these kills). The biggest issue is that shooting in 3D meant none of the characters or the script were top of mind
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) Joe Lipsett An extremely clever slasher mockumentary with a pair of great lead performances. It's beyond disappointing that the sequel never materialized because this has barely aged a day.
Posted Mar 12, 2026  Edit critic review
1.5/5
Psycho Killer (2026) Trace Thurman It feels cruel to pan a movie that has been so obviously tampered with (it finished filming nearly 3 years ago, if that gives you any indication of its quality), but you've got to call it like it is: Psycho Killer is a bad movie.
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
Thesis (1996) Trace Thurman Why would Hollywood allow Joel Schumacher to make 8MM when he could have just remade Thesis, a spectacular (and very prescient) mid-90s thriller?
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Scream 7 (2026) Trace Thurman In a first for the long-running franchise, Scream 7's script is its weakest aspect, especially its horrendous final act. Up until that point, however, it gets a lot of mileage out of Campbell, who gets her meatiest role in the series since Scream 2.
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Psycho Killer (2026) Joe Lipsett This film has clearly been tampered with. From its bizarre editing to some truly horrendous ADR, Psycho Killer barely feels like full movie, much less a cohesive one. Georgina Campbell is innocent, though.
Posted Mar 10, 2026  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Thesis (1996) Joe Lipsett Amenábar's game changing Spanish thriller is stylish, prescient, and incredibly well-crafted. From the casting of Ana Torrent to the culpability of the audience, this feels like a proto-Scream...nearly half a year before that film debuted.
Posted Mar 05, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Scream 7 (2026) Joe Lipsett The first act is solid, then the energy lags and ill-advised plot mechanics derail the back half. The lack of commentary on the genre is shocking for a Scream film
Posted Mar 03, 2026  Edit critic review
1.5/5
The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) Trace Thurman What a colossal waste.
Posted Mar 02, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) Joe Lipsett Starring a powerhouse trio of Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, and John Gallagher Jr., the spiritual sequel is a tense potboiler that could easily work as a play.
Posted Feb 26, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) Joe Lipsett A light recommend. The film is nowhere near as bad as it was made out to be; it's just safe because films were defanged in the wake of Columbine. Helen Mirren and Marisa Coughlan are the MVPs
Posted Feb 25, 2026  Edit critic review
0.5/5
The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) Joe Lipsett Beyond disappointing. Not only does Chapter 3 fail to pay off the two previous films, it doesn't even offer rising action or a climax. A colossal disappointment and waste of time
Posted Feb 24, 2026  Edit critic review
5/5
The Witch (2015) Trace Thurman Haunting, dread-inducing and horrifying, The Witch is an audacious debut for writer/director Robert Eggers.
Posted Feb 23, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Whistle (2025) Trace Thurman Whistle's first two acts feel like a loving throwback to nearly every FINAL DESTINATION film, which makes it all the more disappointing that the third act feels like a boring retread of those same exact films.
Posted Feb 23, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
The Witch (2015) Joe Lipsett Robert Eggers' dedication to period accuracy is perfectly matched by spot-on performances in a slow burning chiller focused on the religious hysteria surrounding female power
Posted Feb 18, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Doppelganger (1993) Trace Thurman The pinnacle of '90s horror oddities, the giallo-esque Doppelganger has no shortage of bizarre moments. It doesn't always make sense, but it never ceases to entertain thanks to Avi Nesher's stylish direction and a committed performance from Barrymore.
Posted Feb 16, 2026  Edit critic review
4/5
Doppelganger (1993) Joe Lipsett A "see it to believe it" early 90s curiousity. Every creative decision Nesher makes is bizarre, though the film is never boring and the ending has at least two WTF reveals. Barrymore is actually quite good and grounded, though
Posted Feb 11, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Send Help (2026) Trace Thurman Raimi's playful direction and McAdams' & O'Brien's inspired performances allow Send Help to rise above its somewhat repetitive script.
Posted Feb 10, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Sphere (1998) Trace Thurman It starts out interestingly enough, but weak direction and sloppy editing drag this Crichton adaptation all the way down to the ocean floor.
Posted Feb 10, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Send Help (2026) Joe Lipsett McAdams and O'Brien play off each other well in a film that works better as a comedy than a thriller. A solid pairing with Raimi's Drag Me To Hell.
Posted Feb 10, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Tamara (2005) Joe Lipsett This oh-so-2000s text is extremely messy, but occasionally fun. Dewan is having a blast as the resurrected succubus, even if none of the other character relationships make any sense.
Posted Feb 05, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Sphere (1998) Joe Lipsett This Michael Crichton adaptation starts well, but between the insufferable title cards and the poor treatment of women and mental illness, Sphere overstays its welcome. A slog
Posted Feb 05, 2026  Edit critic review
2.5/5
Return to Silent Hill (2026) Trace Thurman I do not understand how it seems to be monumentally difficult to adapt one of these games into a film. It might be time to stop trying.
Posted Feb 02, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Tamara (2005) Trace Thurman Tamara walked so Jennifer Check could run.
Posted Feb 02, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Popcorn (1991) Trace Thurman Popcorn would be an all-timer if were just a little bit smarter, but it's still a fun way to spend 🎶 Saturday night at the movies. 🎶
Posted Feb 02, 2026  Edit critic review
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