The last few weeks on the Horror Queers Podcast have resulted in plenty of great discussions and hilarious shenanigans. We’ve looked at the role siblings can play in the coming-out process with Mike Flanagan‘s Oculus, the underrated brilliance of Psycho II and the kooky philosophical subtext of the zombie comedy Cemetery Man.
In the newest episode, we get a little masochistic by subjecting ourselves to Neil LaBute‘s 2006 remake of The Wicker Man. Joined by Consequence of Sound’s Cap Blackard, we discuss the misogyny LaBute infused into his script (so much lady-punching), Nicolas Cage‘s totally bonkers and over-the-top performance and bee horror.
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Episode 18 – The Wicker Man (2006)
Not the bees! Not the bees! That’s right, the Horror Queers are discussing Neil LaBute’s camptastic trashterpiece The Wicker Man, and they are joined by Consequence of Sound‘s Cap Blackard! Join the threesome as they discuss Nicolas Cage’s “performance,” the constant punching of women and the prospect of a remake entitled The Wicker Butt. Plus, Cap graces the boys with her knowledge of Robin Hardy’s original film and its long-delayed sequel, The Wicker Tree.
It’s not all fun and games, however. Any discussions of the film come with the topic of misogyny that LaBute incorporated into his script. Does this film hate women? Listen and find out!
Cross out The Wicker Man!
Coming up Wednesday: we take our first foray into video game adaptations with the 2014 film Fatal Frame (yes, that Fatal Frame) to discuss Japanese school girl ghosts (who also happen to be lesbians)! Heads up: this film was never released in North America, but it is available to stream for free on YouTube!
– Joe & Trace
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