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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
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
3.5/5
Popcorn (1991) Joe Lipsett An amusing slasher romp with actual likeable characters and great mask FX.
Posted Jan 28, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Return to Silent Hill (2026) Joe Lipsett As an adaptation of the game, Gans misses the mark. As a standalone, the narrative is nonsensical and overly complicated. It sometimes looks great, but vibes only go so far
Posted Jan 27, 2026  Edit critic review
4.5/5
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Trace Thurman An excellent (and more audience-friendly) follow-up last years '28 Years Later', 'The Bone Temple' proves to be a near-perfect display of director Nia DaCosta's talents.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Primate (2025) Trace Thurman What Primate lacks in the character development and logic departments it more than makes up for with some impressive practical effects, an intense synth score and an overall sense of efficiency.
Posted Jan 26, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Split (2017) Joe Lipsett Is this a dangerous representation of DID? Possibly, but McAvoy's performance as the different personalities, M. Night and Gioulakis' cinematography and the secret tie-in to Unbreakable make this a lurid delight
Posted Jan 21, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Primate (2025) Joe Lipsett A little too lean in characterization and weirdly laggy when it comes to pacing in the middle section, but the scares, the gore, and the house porn are exceptional. A good, albeit slight, time.
Posted Jan 20, 2026  Edit critic review
2/5
Anaconda (2025) Trace Thurman I'd be willing to forgive the lack of reverence for the original Anaconda, the 1-dimensional character "arcs," the SyFy-looking CGI snake and the complete and utter lack of any thrills in the snake attack department if this were actually funny. It's not.
Posted Jan 19, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Congo (1995) Joe Lipsett It's not a good film, but it is entertaining and stupid. Just avoid comparisons to Jurassic Park
Posted Jan 15, 2026  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Ex Machina (2014) Trace Thurman A heady, challenging philosophy lesson feels more relevant today than it did 10 years ago.
Posted Jan 12, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Housemaid (2025) Joe Lipsett More serious than A Simple Favor, Feig is nevertheless still having fun with his committed leading ladies. Seyfried is MVP, Sweeney is believably rough and the palatial estate is giving house porn
Posted Jan 06, 2026  Edit critic review
3/5
Night School (1981) Trace Thurman Grading on a slasher scale, Night School offers some stand-out set pieces, including one all-timer set in a diner.
Posted Jan 05, 2026  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Housemaid (2025) Trace Thurman Paul Feig swaps out the campy humor of his 'A Simple Favor' adaptation with the tawdry domestic drama of a big budget Lifetime movie (complimentary).
Posted Dec 30, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
The Plague (2025) Trace Thurman Possibly the most accurate depiction of the cruelty among preteen boys. It's grueling stuff.
Posted Dec 30, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
P2 (2007) Trace Thurman A solid little holiday chiller that's carried by some effective camerawork and a powerhouse lead performance from Rachel Nichols.
Posted Dec 30, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Dust Bunny (2025) Trace Thurman Bryan Fuller's stylish directorial debut is a whimsical gateway horror film that harkens back to the good ol' days of '80s Amblin Entertainment.
Posted Dec 30, 2025  Edit critic review
4.5/5
Jumanji (1995) Trace Thurman A delightful family adventure that isn't afraid to get a little dark (or scary!) for its child audience.
Posted Dec 30, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Trace Thurman A somber entry into Johnson's ever-popular detective franchise, Wake Up Dead Man hits the hardest, emotionally speaking.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
1.5/5
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Trace Thurman A lazy screenplay with its head shoved so far up its own lore-centric ass, choosing to double down on obnoxious fan service and a convoluted mythology that will leave any non-game players scratching their heads.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Chronicle (2012) Trace Thurman Trank upends the found footage genre, delivering a scathing takedown of toxic masculinity wrapped up in a superhero movie package.
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) Joe Lipsett Johnson's latest is the most indebted to Agatha Christie and features great chemistry between leads Craig and O'Connor. The message about religion, power, and empathy feels incredibly timely and relevant
Posted Dec 16, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Chronicle (2012) Joe Lipsett Anchored by two great performances by DeHaan and a charismatic Michael B. Jordan, Landis' script also has a clever way of circumventing the "how did they shoot this?" found footage issue
Posted Dec 12, 2025  Edit critic review
1/5
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) Joe Lipsett Far worse than the first film. Cawthon's script is nothing but a loose collection of Easter Eggs for game fans, Tammi's direction is poorly suited for action and jump scares, and none of the actors have anything to do
Posted Dec 09, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Sentinel (1977) Trace Thurman A lot of really interesting ideas are executed rather sloppily, albeit entertainingly, among an all-star cast.
Posted Dec 08, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
The Sentinel (1977) Joe Lipsett At times illogically plotted, this religious thriller boasts a stacked cast and a few dynamite set pieces. It just too often feels hampered by weird adaptation choices from the source material.
Posted Dec 05, 2025  Edit critic review
5/5
Misery (1990) Trace Thurman Rob Reiner masterfully adapts one of Stephen King's best works in 'Misery', aided by a superb (and Oscar-winning) performance from Kathy Bates.
Posted Dec 01, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
Blood Rage (1987) Joe Lipsett An gonzo slasher that seems simultaneously self-aware and deliriously incompetent (often at the same time). An unhinged Louise Lasser absolutely steals the show.
Posted Dec 01, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Misery (1990) Joe Lipsett Easily one of the best King adaptations, in no small part because of the two committed lead performances.
Posted Dec 01, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) Trace Thurman Undoubtedly challenging and frequently revolting, Salò is nonetheless a fascinating and often beautiful treatise on the perils of fascism, seen through the eyes of a controversial artist.
Posted Nov 26, 2025  Edit critic review
3/5
Keeper (2025) Trace Thurman A return to Perkins' trademark pacing, for better and for worse, but it's anchored by a fierce performance from Tatiana Maslany.
Posted Nov 26, 2025  Edit critic review
2/5
Keeper (2025) Joe Lipsett Maslany is doing what she can, but this is a short stretched to feature length. A blend of Perkins' I am The Pretty Thing...and Gretel and Hansel, but less successful than both of those previous texts.
Posted Nov 25, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) Joe Lipsett Earns its reputation as one of the most challenging films ever made, but Passolini isn't indulging in simple gross-out. This complicated piece of art is an angry diatribe at fascism and a warning about complacency; both remain sadly relevant.
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
4/5
Predator: Badlands (2025) Joe Lipsett Dan Trachtenberg is 3/3 when it comes to Predator films. Fanning delivers comedic gold, the FX looks great and the action is solid. A little Disneyfied, but a small price to pay if we get a new entry every few years
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
3.5/5
The Skeleton Key (2005) Joe Lipsett It's not a great film, but it is a highly enjoyable one, particularly when Hudson and Rowlands go at each other. The twisty climax is genuinely difficult to predict on a first time watch, even if the film's racial implication are dicey
Posted Nov 20, 2025  Edit critic review
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