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Trace Thurman
Tomatometer-approved critic
Trace Thurman has been reviewing horror films for Bloody-Disgusting since late-2014. Based in Austin, TX, you will find him covering film festivals like SXSW and Fantastic Fest, while also contributing bi-monthly articles on queer horror cinema.
Movies reviews only
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The Latent Image (2022) |
A few too many dream sequence fake-outs makes The Latent Image feel like a short stretched to feature length (which it is), but some inventive camerawork and sexually charged performances from Tonks and Clift elevate the lackluster screenplay. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Sep 18, 2023
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A Simple Favor (2018) |
A devilishly fun time from Paul Feig, thanks in large part to Blake Lively's sinister performance. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Sep 18, 2023
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The Nun II (2023) |
A step up (however slight) from the first film, The Nun II is still a mess, but it's an entertaining mess. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Sep 18, 2023
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Dressed to Kill (1980) |
De Palma at the top of his game, with some masterfully edited and scored sequences that still hold up by modern standards. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Sep 11, 2023
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The Voyeurs (2021) |
Lags a bit in the second act, but there's enough twists and turns as the film heads towards its climax that mostly make up for it. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Sep 05, 2023
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Stoker (2013) |
A case of style over substance, but the style we have is exceptional. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Sep 05, 2023
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Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers (1988) |
A very in-on-the-joke low budget horror comedy with a delightful turn from Pamela Springsteen. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 29, 2023
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) |
I'm not quite sure how you make a vampire slasher on a boat boring and yet here we are. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 29, 2023
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Shiva Baby (2020) |
One of the most anxiety-inducing non-horror films you're ever going to see. It's brilliant. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 21, 2023
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Meg 2: The Trench (2023) |
May not be everything I wanted The Meg to be, but it's certainly a step in the right direction. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 21, 2023
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The Others (2001) |
Amenábar has crafted a moody ghost story that, once you know the twist, morphs into a somber character study. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 21, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
A legitimately thrilling first act sets the stage for a movie we will never get, making for a resolution that nails all the technical aspects, albeit with a frustratingly predictable narrative. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 08, 2023
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Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) |
An intriguing premise and some solid work from Dunaway earn Eyes of Laura Mars a recommendation, but one can't help but feel like the film is pulling its punches, building to a rather unsatisfying climax. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 08, 2023
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All About Evil (2010) |
Joshua Grannell's campy ode to gore films is a wildly entertaining ride. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 01, 2023
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Cobweb (2023) |
A delectable little slice of gateway horror. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Aug 01, 2023
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Psycho (1960) |
What else can be said about Hitch's masterpiece? It's a masterpiece! - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jul 24, 2023
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Bird Box Barcelona (2023) |
Does just enough differently to justify its existence but not enough differently to prevent it from feeling like a rehash of the original. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jul 18, 2023
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Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021) |
More confident (and fun!) than the first film, but go with the Extended Cut over the Theatrical Cut, as it offers a more satisfying viewing experience. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jul 18, 2023
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Insidious: The Red Door (2023) |
Patrick Wilson' solid directorial debut offers a touching conclusion to the Lambert family saga, but he's let down by a scattershot script. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jul 18, 2023
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Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) |
Feels more like an extended fourth act to the first film that its own beast, but Insidious: Chapter 2 still manages to generate some genuine scares. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jul 10, 2023
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The Hitcher (1986) |
An exhausting (in a good way) ride of a film. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jul 07, 2023
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The Blackening (2022) |
Works best when it's commenting on Blackness instead of horror tropes, but if seen with the right crowd: The Blackening is a hilariously good time at the movies. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jun 26, 2023
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Bad Hair (2020) |
Simien's intentions are noble, but he tries to cram too much into Bad Hair, making for an ultimately confounding end result. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jun 26, 2023
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Jagged Mind (2023) |
There's not enough material here to justify its admittedly brief 80-minute runtime, but Richardson-Sellers and Woodward make the journey worth it. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jun 19, 2023
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The Boogeyman (2023) |
The trauma metaphor schtick is getting old at this point, and while The Boogeyman may be flimsy in its narrative, it still manages to amass some decent scares and a few standout performances. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jun 13, 2023
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Jurassic Park (1993) |
A magical marvel of blockbuster cinema. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jun 13, 2023
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Tammy and the T-Rex: Gore Cut (2019) |
It is a lot of campy fun, to be sure, but what might surprise you is the enormous heart the film has, thanks in no small part to Denise Richards' incredibly earnest and sincere performance. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jun 05, 2023
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The Wrath of Becky (2023) |
A step up from the original, thanks in no small part to the healthy dose of dark comedy that has been injected into the proceedings. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 31, 2023
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Annihilation (2018) |
Alex Garland's trippy little cosmic horror film manages to awe, horrify and perplex all at the same time. A modern classic. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 31, 2023
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Elephant (2003) |
A powerful and haunting film. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 24, 2023
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) |
What could have been a campy B-movie becomes a rather touching tragedy thanks to two powerhouse lead performances from Joan Crawford and (especially) Bette Davis. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 17, 2023
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Night of the Creeps (1986) |
Fred Dekker's ode to '50s sci-fi schlock has such an enormous heart that you'd be forgiven for forgetting the fact that you're watching a movie about parasitic alien slugs. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 09, 2023
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Evil Dead Rise (2023) |
While it's nowhere near as grueling as the 2013 remake and doesn't take full advantage of the new setting, Evil Dead Rise boasts one of the best lead deadites to ever grace the franchise in Alyssa Sutherland's Ellie. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 03, 2023
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Prometheus (2012) |
Prometheus asks a lot of questions that it refuses to answer, but if you're wiling to go along this philosophical ride there's plenty to enjoy. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted May 03, 2023
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Ganja & Hess (1973) |
A surreal, dense and unique vampire tale that demands multiple viewing to fully absorb. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Apr 24, 2023
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Renfield (2023) |
It's a fun enough time. Nothing more, nothing less. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Apr 24, 2023
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The Hunger (1983) |
Tony Scott's gorgeously shot erotic vampire drama is so much more than the lesbian sex scene that made it (in)famous. It's a very strong debut for Scott. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Apr 17, 2023
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Splinter (2008) |
Wilkins makes up for his low budget with some truly impressive practical effects and stellar character work. - Bloody Disgusting
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| Posted Mar 28, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
Pull Quote: With higher stakes and some truly suspenseful (and fun!) set pieces, Scream VI might be the best Scream sequel since Scream 2.
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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Wild Things (1998) |
Lurid, trashy, and shockingly intelligent, Wild Things will surprise you like few films can.
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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The Outwaters (2022) |
The Outwaters is, without hesitation, one of the scariest movies I’ve ever seen. An absolute waking nightmare.
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| Posted Mar 21, 2023
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Cocaine Bear (2023) |
It may not quite reach the ridiculous highs that you'd expect a film called 'Cocaine Bear' to reach, but it's still a fun enough time with a very game cast. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 28, 2023
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Wolf (1994) |
It's a mess, but it's a fascinating mess. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 28, 2023
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Knock at the Cabin (2023) |
Removing the novel's ambiguity destroys a lot of the suspense that Shyamalan is trying to build. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022) |
Natalia Solián's exceptional lead performance and some outstanding sound design elevate this deliberately-paced pregnancy tale. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Tusk (2014) |
Kevin Smith's second foray into genre territory is a mostly successful tonal mishmash with some of the most grotesque imagery to come out of the 2010s. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Infinity Pool (2023) |
Cronenberg's eat-the-rich fantasy is equal parts hilarious and upsetting. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Attachment (2022) |
Unexpectedly funny (in a good way), Attachment benefits from its trio of stellar lead performances and a unique take on the possession sub-genre. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Possession (1981) |
Visceral and upsetting, Possession is a film unlike any other. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 23, 2023
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There's Something Wrong with the Children (2023) |
Kind of peters out in the third act, but the first two acts are so strong (with some very interesting things to say about adulthood and parenting) that it's easy to overlook. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 07, 2023
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