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[Horror Queers Podcast] Revisiting ‘Trick ‘r Treat’, the Best Horror Anthology
Ghost Crucifixes.
As we roll through October, we’re crossing off timely entries like Hitchcock’s Rebecca, as well as “comfort” horror entries like The Final Girls and now Mike Dougherty‘s Trick ‘r Treat (shot in 2007, released in 2009).
In the horror anthology, five interconnected stories play on the traditions and tropes of Halloween. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker and Brian Cox, Dougherty’s stories mix macabre humor, exciting adventure and moralistic punishment to all who dare to offend Sam, the adorable tyke in footy pajamas who has become a merchandising icon.
It’s basically the perfect film to help get you into the Halloween mood, regardless of what your holiday plans entail in this weird and wacky year!
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Episode 96 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007) feat. Marisa Mirabal
Keep those pumpkins lit and pass out the candy because this week on the pod we’re discussing Mike Dougherty’s 2007 (or is it 2009?) Trick ‘r Treat.
Joining us is fellow writer (and Trace’s real life co-worker!) Marisa Mirabal, who agrees with Joe that this is the best horror anthology film, why she hates superhero films and why the film’s score deserves more praise.
Plus: which segments we prefer, Sam’s ascent into the horror icon hall of fame (merchandising!) and the film’s unfortunate connection to not one, but two shitty men!
Cross out Trick ‘r Treat!
Coming up on Wednesday: We’re closing out October with horror gateway film, Hocus Pocus! Expect some singing and discussion about why this one has become a queer classic (hint: the Sanderson sisters are drag queens)
– Joe & Trace
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Stephen King’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Returns to ‘The Shining’ With Mixed Results [The Losers’ Club Podcast]
“Life was a wheel, its only job was to turn, and it always came back to where it started.”
The Losers’ Club: A Stephen King Podcast heads to Frazier, New Hampshire to review Stephen King’s 2013 novel, Doctor Sleep. The sequel to 1977’s The Shining follows a much-older Danny Torrance, whose battle with alcoholism becomes all the more complicated when he crosses paths with a young child who also has the shine.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Michael Roffman, and Dan Caffrey as they discuss the True Knot, dirty dishes with poundcake, and debate if King should have ever burned down The Overlook Hotel. Note: This episode was recorded in 2019 and is being re-released today as part of their ensuing chronological read-through.
Stream the discussion below and stay tuned next week for an episode on Bryan Fuller’s Carrie. For further adventures, join the Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. You can also unlock hundreds of hours of content in The Barrens (Patreon), including more Lobstrosities like this episode.
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