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 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.
- Horror Queers Podcast
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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.
- Horror Queers Podcast
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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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Videodrome (1983) |
A sleazy slice of early Cronenberg. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 07, 2023
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L.A. Aids Jabber (1994) |
Shockingly inoffensive for a film called "L.A. AIDS Jabber", but it's surprisingly effective for what it is (which is a very, very low-budget piece of '90s schlock). - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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Skinamarink (2022) |
A film I admire more than I actually like, Skinamarink's experimental format will confound most viewers, while absolutely terrifying others. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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Sick (2022) |
While the messaging might be a little murky, Sick is nevertheless a lean, mean, chase scene machine that should satisfy most genre fans. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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Landscape with Invisible Hand (2023) |
Performances are strong and aid a so-so screenplay, making it difficult not to be captivated by this strangely engrossing new status quo. - Bloody Disgusting
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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Divinity (2023) |
Expect Divinity to perplex more viewers than it doesn’t (cries of “pretentious bullshit” will be inevitable), but for those that can appreciate the sheer ambition of the film’s scope, there’s a treat to be found within. - Bloody Disgusting
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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In My Mother's Skin (2023) |
A technically ambitious effort from Dagatan, and while one can appreciate the personal nature of the film, it doesn’t quite translate to a superior final product. - Bloody Disgusting
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Run Rabbit Run (2023) |
There are nuggets of a better film here, but what we have is an undercooked mystery with little atmosphere, leaving us with a final product that is, quite frankly, just plain boring. - Bloody Disgusting
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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birth/rebirth (2023) |
It cannot be understated how vital Reyes and Ireland are to the success of birth/rebirth. Any shortcomings in Moss and O’Brien’s script are overcome by these two outstanding performances. - Bloody Disgusting
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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M3GAN (2022) |
The film is just shy of great, but I doubt you'll have a more fun time at the theaters this year. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jan 16, 2023
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Safe (1995) |
Todd Hayne's stellar pseudo-horror film is elevated even further by Julianne Moore's utterly heartbreaking performance. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jan 16, 2023
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Scare Package II: Rad Chad's Revenge (2022) |
An improvement over its predecessor, but still suffers from many of the same issues (FYI: explaining why your jokes are funny immediately makes them...not funny). - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jan 10, 2023
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The Pale Blue Eye (2022) |
It's gorgeous to look at and the period details are on point, but The Pale Blue Eye is a dull, interminable slog that lacks a compelling mystery and offers one too many conclusions. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jan 10, 2023
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
A delightfully entertaining romp! - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Jan 04, 2023
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The Last of Sheila (1973) |
Stephen Sondheim and Anthony Perkins (yes, those ones) have crafted an exceptionally clever (and bitchy) murder mystery. Tons of fun! - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 28, 2022
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Bones and All (2022) |
Gorgeous to look at and well-acted, but a bit emotionally distant. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 28, 2022
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Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings (2011) |
Is Wrong Turn 4 a good movie? No, but on a Wrong Turn scale it's fine. Despite some horrendous acting and even worse screenwriting, the movie knows exactly what it is and the practical effects are top notch. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 19, 2022
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Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022) |
A mashup of holiday horror and The Terminator, Christmas Bloody Christmas is a fun enough time. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 19, 2022
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Batman & Robin (1997) |
It's not good, but it's not the total disaster its legacy would suggest. As an ode to the Silver Age of the Caped Crusader, it gets a lot of things right, but the pacing grinds to a halt any time one of our heroes is on screen. Thank god for Uma Thurman. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 12, 2022
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Terrifier 2 (2022) |
A marked improvement over the first film, Terrifier 2 is bigger and better in every sense of the word, though the squeamish might want to sit this one out. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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Cat People (1942) |
It's a classic for a reason. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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Addams Family Values (1993) |
A step up from its already-solid predecessor, Addams Family Values doubles down on the camp and macabre humor to wonderful effect, thanks in no small part to scene-stealing turns from Ricci and Cusack. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
Some may quibble with the film's direct approach, but what The Menu lacks in subtlety it more than makes up for with scathing satire and a trio of exceptional performances from Fiennes, Taylor-Joy and Chau. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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Perfect Blue (1997) |
Gorgeous little pseudo-slasher with plenty to say about the dangers of toxic fandom. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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Barbarian (2022) |
Doesn't quite stick the landing, but Barbarian's plot twists and turns make for one of the more surprising horror offerings of the year. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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Starship Troopers (1997) |
Paul Verhoeven's ahead-of-its-time satire is equal parts grotesque and hilarious, while acting as an indictment of the war-oriented mentality that would consume our nation just a few years after its release. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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Knives and Skin (2019) |
More interested in emotions than a straightforward narrative, Jennifer Reeder's Knives and Skin is simultaneously compelling and confounding. - Horror Queers Podcast
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| Posted Nov 08, 2022
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