
Horror Nerds at Church
By Pace Warfield-May & Rev. Emily E. Ewing

Horror Nerds at ChurchSep 16, 2021

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Ecto Emily (they/them) and Podcast Pace (they/them) cover the latest installment of the Ghostbusters franchise. We talk science, practically start the Phoebe fan club, and just how do you spell Revelation (Hint: NO S!)? Grab a bag of Stay Puffed marshmallows and give a listen!
Media Referenced:
-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack by Rebecca Skloot (which Pace mistakenly refers to as the Secret Life of Harriet Lack… whoopsie!)
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Casper (1995) with Emily Ann Garcia
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Emily Ann Garcia (she/they) to talk about 1995’s Casper. We talk about agency, afterlife, and parenting. Also, is Casper part of the Ghostbusters canon?
-Emily Ann Garcia’s ko-fi and guest appearances on Nerds at Church YEAR B and YEAR C.
Media Referenced:
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Ghostbusters (2016) with Brooke McLain
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brooke McLain (she/her) to talk Ghostbusters (2016). We get into shooting like girls and the sexist backlash to this film. Also, what is up with the weird Macy’s Day floats?
Check out our season 6 announcement! Check out Brooke’s instagram!
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The Devil's Backbone (2001) with Abel Arroyo Traverso
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Pastor Abel Arroyo Traverso (he/they) to talk about Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone. We talk about suspicious bombs, innocence, and the evils of war. Also, how did no one get botulism from the cistern?
CW: Discussion around the brutality of the Spanish Civil War
Media Referenced:
-HNAC's Season 6 Announcement
-The Chaotic Bisexual Text Study podcast

Ghostbusters II (1989)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are back at it for Ghostbusters II (1989). We talk about development hell, psychomagnotheric slime, and the Statue of Liberty. Also, don't scare the straights! Or do. We won't judge. Media Referenced:
-Pace's Doubting Thomas sermon (begins at the 13 minute mark)
-Star Wars the High Republic series
-Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
-Tema Okun's Characteristics of White Supremacy
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Minisode 12: Polyamory part 3 with Brian G. Murphy
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by Brian G. Murphy (he/him/they), co-host of the Queer Theology podcast and co-founder of QueerTheology.com, to talk about polyamory, the Bible, and theology. Download a transcript of this episode here.
CW: discussions of queerphobia, human sexuality, and relationships, and sexual assault
Media mentioned:
-Find Brian G. Murphy on instagram (thisisbgm) and his website and on QueerTheology.com
-Horror Nerds at Church Minisode 8-What is Polyamory? And Minisode 9-Theology of Polyamory
-Is the Homosexual My Neighbor by Virginia Ramey Mollenkott
-Why Christianity Must Change or Die by John Shelby Spong
-Radical Love by Patrick S. Cheng
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The Sixth Sense (1999) with Rich Holleque
We are ready to communicate with you now... that we have a new episode! Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rich Holleque (he/him) to talk about 1999's The Sixth Sense. We talk about seeing dead people, communicating hard topics with kids and believing kids, and that twist ending. Also, what is up with that color red? CW:
Media Referenced:
-From a Certain Point of View by various
-From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various
-From a Certain Point of View: The Return of the Jedi by various
-A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski
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Ghostbusters (1984) with Bobby Torrez
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Bobby Torrez (he/him) of Bobby Likes it Spooky to cover the classic 1984 film Ghostbusters! We talk about Slimer, Marshmallow goo, and Venkman's sexism. Also, just how many hours a day are they making poor Janine answer phones?
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Minisode 11: The Black Guy Dies First with Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark Harris
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman (she/her) and Mark Harris (he/him), co-authors of the book The Black Guy Dies First! We talk about horror tropes, race and horror cinema, and whether or not we can say Candyman 5 times. Listen to all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Media Referenced:
-Horror Noire by Robin R. Means Coleman
-The Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark Harris
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The Changeling (1980)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) kick of season 5 with the haunted house classic The Changeling. We talk about the difference between a haunted house and having ADHD, grief, and baptism. Also, whatever happened to the Carmichael's daughter?
CW: disability/ableism, sexism/misogyny
Media Referenced:
-Sign up for our newsletter!
-Nerds at Church Episode on Graveyards
-Nerds at Church Episode on the Grief Lectionary
-Queering Grief by Pace Warfield-May
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Jesus Camp (2006) with Ross Blocher
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Nightmare on Elm Street Retrospective
It's finally here, the retrospective for A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and all of season 4! Plus, we give the rundown of what to expect in season 5. Also, which Nightmare on Elm Street continuity is which Gospel?
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BooTube 13: Dear Revolutionaries and Foundation with Lenny Duncan
Pace and Emily are joined by Rev. Lenny Duncan (they/them) to talk about their new book Dear Revolutionaries and the Apple TV+ show Foundation. We talk nerdy sci-fi, queer and Black history, and revolution. This is a great conversation and you don't need to have seen the show to follow along. And don't forget to grab your own copy of Dear Revolutionaries!
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The Shining (1980) with Horror Queers podcast
Pace (they/them) is joined by Trace Thurman (he/him) and Joe Lipsett (he/him) of Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers podcast to talk about Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. We talk about dreams, cigarette ash, labyrinths, and domestic violence. And of course, what is up with that bear scene?
CW: discussions about domestic violence
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) discuss the remake. We talk satanic panic, believing kids, and plastic CGI effects. Also, take your meds!
CW: sexual assault, pedophilia, and victim blaming
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Terror Train (1980)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) ring in the new year with Terror Train, a golden age slasher full of fun, magic, and gore. We talk New Year's Eve celebrations, illusions, and frat parties on trains. Also, what train doesn't have a working phone or radio?
CW: transphobia, misogyny, harmful stigmas around mental illness
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Krampus (2015)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) discuss the holiday classic Krampus. We talk killer gingerbread people, shepherds, and the nightmares of capitalist Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, y'all!
CW: discussion around antisemitism, the holocaust, classism, J.K. Rowling, and Victor Salva
Media referenced:
-Krampus and Friends Holiday Special by Stuff You Missed in History Class
-Our holiday cards!
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The Wicker Man (1973) with Howard David Ingham
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Howard David Ingham (they/them) to discuss the classic The Wicker Man (1973). We talk conservative morals, cult cinema, and Wicker-Mansplaining. Also, they do love their divinity lessons!
CW: pedophilia, fascism, and cults
Media referenced:
-We Don't Go Back and Cult Cinema by Howard David Ingham
-T.A.Z: The Temporary Autonomous Zone by Hakim Bey
-The Mists of Avalon by Mary Ann Zimmer Bradley
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Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Again
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover Freddy vs. Jason. Who is Emily rooting for? What Trinitarian formulas do Pace and Emily decide on?
CW: mental illness and institutionalization, stigma around disability, child molestation and murder, sexual assault mention
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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) with River Cook Needham
Media referenced:
-Register for the QCF conference and our live show!
-Our holiday cards!
-Queer Holiday Survival Episode with Suzannah Porter
-Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
-Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
-Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead
-The Face of the Deep by Catherine Keller
-On the Mystery by Catherine Keller
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Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover about 1994's Wes Craven's New Nightmare. We talk about meta films, demons, and pop culture. Also, does Emily admit they might actually be starting to like horror? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
CW: stalkers, medical negligence/not believing women, the Club Q shooting, intentional misinformation, earthquakes
Media referenced:
-Our holiday cards!
-Queer Holiday Survival Episode with Suzannah Porter
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The Addams Family (1991) with Elle Dowd
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rev. Elle Dowd (she/they) to talk about 1991's The Addams Family! We discuss queer family, the nature of horror, and the joys of games like "Is there a God?" Check out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: abusive families, trafficking, trauma
Media referenced:
-Our holiday cards!
-Check out this article about telling the truth about Thanksgiving by Jackie Menjivar. Also, check out 7 Books About Thanksgiving from Native Perspective
-Elle Dowd's book, Baptized in Tear Gas
-Sign up for the course on Dear Revolutionaries with Revs Lenny Duncan and Elle Dowd here
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Minisode 10: Podcast Tips and Tricks with Nerds at Church
HNAC teams up with our sibling podcast, Nerds at Church, to talk podcast tips, tricks, and what we've learned. Also, what does the future look like for our shows? Find out all of this and more on this minisode!
We mentioned using: Audacity, LogicPro, Riverside, Anchor.fm, and Descript. We also talked about using Buffer, Zoho, and Canva.
Support Nerds at Church on Patreon at patreon.com/NerdsAtChurch!
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Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) with JR Lux
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by JR Lux (she/they) to talk about 1991's Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. We talk about disability, rolling down hills, and CGI dream demons.
CW: Self-harm, suicide, childhood sexual assault, and domestic violence
Media referenced:
-Our holiday cards!
-Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide by Kate Bornstein
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Sunshine (2007) with Brandon Grafius
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brandon Grafius (he/him) to talk about the 2007 film Sunshine! We talk about doubt, theosis, sunburns, and an excess of manliness. Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Media referenced:
-Our holiday cards!
-Lurking Under the Surface: Horror, Religion, and the Questions that Haunt Us by Brandon Grafius
-The Tapestry episode with Brandon Grafius
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) with Suzannah Porter
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) bring back Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. We talk about anti-choice propaganda, undulation, and pokeball wombs. Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: discussion of rape, sexual assault, anti-abortion rhetoric, queer phobia, and stigma around mental health
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Halloween Ends (2022) with Ben Monroe
Pace (they/them) is joined by returning guest Ben Monroe (he/him) to talk about the final entry in David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, Halloween Ends. We talk evil, Rene Girard's scapegoat theory, and more. Evil doesn't die, it just changes shape.
CW: discussion of mental illness as depicted in film
Media referenced:
-In the Belly of the Beast by Ben Monroe
-Ben Monroe's article, "The Noble Art of Scaring People for their Own Good"
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
Join Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) as they discuss looking in mirrors, dream gates, and reclaiming identity in 1988's A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master!
CW: discussions of transphobia and the harm of JK Rowling in our deep dive
Media referenced:
-Buy some of our holiday cards!
-Kay Lynch's tweet about reconstructing identity in Dream Master
-Sins of the Parent in Pace's queeries
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Hocus Pocus 2 with Nerds at Church
Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) are joined by Kay (she/her), who along with Emily, cohosts our sibling podcast, Nerds At Church, to talk capitalism, queerness (and TERFdom), and community in this episode on 2022’s Hocus Pocus 2. Follow Nerds At Church on Facebook and Twitter!
Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/hnacPetContest22.
Media referenced:
#HQSpookySeason movie calendar created by Horror Queers
Last year’s Hocus Pocus episode, also with Nerds At Church
Garfunkel and Oates - The Loophole
On Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Ruttenberg
God’s Holy Darkness by Sharei Green
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk the importance of community, fairy tale magic, and holy water in this episode on 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/hnacPetContest22.
CW: discussion of death by suicide in the deep dive
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Suspiria (1977)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk Nazi architecture, witchcraft & whispers, and the horror of ableism in the dreamy movie that is Suspiria.
Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest (https://bit.ly/hnacPetContest22). Join the diakonia.faith collective for a National Coming Out Day Worship Service online on October 11th.
CW: discussions of the Holocaust, ableism, and mental illness in the deep dive.
Media referenced:
-Nerds at Church Reformation 2021 episode and episode with Katie Hall
-Suspiria de Profundis by Thomas de Quincey
-HNAC's Monthly Newsletter
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk queer cinema, body horror, and the bonkers movie that is A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/hnacPetContest22.
CW: discussion of homophobia and queerphobia and a brief discussion of body horror and gender dysphoria in the deep dive.
Media mentioned:
Pace mentions trans takes on body horror. Here are three examples: "Body Horror and Growing up Trans" by Cressa Beer, "How Body Horror Movies Helped Me Process Gender Dysphoria" by Nadine Smith, and "How Body Horror Movies Elucidate the Trans Experience and Gender Dysphoria" by Sophie Collins.
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Children of the Corn (1984)
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk corn puns, hyper religious cults, and the creepiness of corn children.
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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with A Nightmare on Fierce Street Podcast
1, 2, Freddy’s Coming for You, 3, 4, get ready for more… of our podcast! Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Trent (he/him) and Sharai (she/her) of the awesome podcast, A Nightmare on Fierce Street, to talk about the first entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.
Content warnings for this episode include discussions of paedophilia related to Freddy Kreuger’s backstory.
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
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Vampire Film Retrospective
Season 3 ends here folks as Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) rank all the films from the season, including the Twilight films. Also, we bring back your favorite segment, Matt misremembers s***!
CW: HIV/AIDS, discussion about human sexuality, racism, anti-Semitism, and queerphobia in the deep dive
Media mentioned:
-To learn more about what you can do to help in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, check out podvoices.help/.
-Follow us on YouTube here. We don’t have anything posted yet, but stay tuned!
-The Diakonia.faith Pride Vigil can be found here
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Vampire Literature Retrospective
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by returning guest Page Stauffer (they/them) to discuss all things vampire literature! We trace the earliest vampire works in English through some of the biggest entries in the genre, then take a deep dive into the Twilight franchise, including some of the very bizarre entries from the Illustrated Guide. Also, does vampire venom glitter? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
Media mentioned:
-Check out our Vampire Literature Syllabus here for all the books mentioned in the episode!
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30 Days of Night (2007)
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) tackle 30 Days of Night, the vampire film based on the best selling comic by Steve Niles and illustrated by Ben Templesmith. We discuss prophetic strangers, messianic figures, and xenophobia. Also, how much do Emily and Pace love snow? Probably too much. Find out all of this and more on this latest episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: discussions of domestic violence, abortion, xenophobia, and colonialism
Media mentioned:
-Emily mentions their Litany for Reproductive Justice and a Washington Post article they were featured in
-30 Days of Night by Steve Niles and illustrated by Ben Templesmith
-Mama, Do You Love Me? By Barbara M. Joose and illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
-Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk and illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis
-How Nivi Got Her Names by Laura Deal and illustrated by Charlene Chua
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Minisode 9: Polyamory Series 2, Theology and Polyamory
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) discuss the various ways that the Bible and theology support polyamorous relationships, including discussions of the Trinity, the chosen family of Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi, and Pentecost.
CW: discussions of human sexuality and relationships, alcoholism and abuse in the real life church horror story submission
Media mentioned:
-Horror Nerds at Church Minisode 7-What is Polyamory?
-Nerds at Church take a deep dive into alcoholism and addiction on 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Year C
-The Queer God by Marcella Althaus-Reid
-Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata
-The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton
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Hotel Transylvania (2012) with Justin Thornburgh
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by guest Rev. Justin Thornburgh (he/they) to discuss Hotel Transylvania! We discuss Justin’s work as a death doula before diving into themes of masculinities, child rearing, and safe spaces. Also, what do vampires turning into bats have in common with some youth pastors? Find out all of this and more in our latest episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: racism, grief, and death mentions
Media mentioned:
-Find Justin on Instagram: Thresholds_eol
-A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)
We’ve finally made it, spider-monkeys. Emily and Pace cover The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. We take a deep dive into purity culture, truth, and some of the ongoing racism of the series. Also, how many tries does it take to master a new skill? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
CW: purity culture, racism, and anti-choice propaganda
Media mentioned:
Breaking Dawn by Stefanie Meyer
Nerds at Church Ascension 2021
Nerds at Church Ascension 2022
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Blade (1998) with Lenny Duncan
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by special guest, author, scholar, activist, artist, podcast co-host of Blackberry Jams, and pastor Rev. Lenny Duncan (they/them) to talk about the first cool Marvel movie, Blade. We nerd out about the comics before taking a deep dive into the state of the church, racism, and the rise of fascism. This conversation gets deep y’all, and this episode is definitely not one to miss.
CW: racism, sexual assault, and queerphobia
Media Mentioned:
-Dear Church by Lenny Duncan
-Preorder the expanded paperback edition of United States of Grace by Lenny Duncan through Broadleaf Books
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) with Suzannah Porter
Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by past guest Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk about Breaking Dawn Part 1. We talk movie weddings, anti-choice and anti-abortion rhetoric, bears, and even give some advice from your queer elders. Also, did you remember to take your meds? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: abortion and anti-chocie rhetoric, racism, queerphobia, suicide mention, misogyny, and trans misogyny, purity culture, all in relation to the contents of the film
Media Mentioned:
-Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
-The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide by Stephenie Meyer
-Guardian interview with Stephenie Meyer
-The Origins of the Religious Right by Randall Balmer
-Pace’s Transfiguration Sermon
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Interview with the Vampire (1994) with Alex Raabe
CW: queerphobia in the real life church horror story, slavery and sexual assault mentioned in relation to the film
Media Mentioned:
-Nerds at Church episode featuring Rev. Alex Raabe
-Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
-”Interview with the Vampire TV Series - What We Know So Far” by Zoe Sadaozai Malik on Looper.com
-Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Lefanu
-Dracula by Bram Stoker
Find Alex Raabe on Twitter (@alexraabe) or Instagram (@aarabe).
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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
Vampires and werewolves and transfigurations, oh my! Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue their watch through of the Twilight franchise with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. They take a deep dive into sex education, purity culture, and finding belonging. Also, does Esme have any vampire powers? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: discussions of purity culture, racism, queerphobia, and toxic relationships
Media Referenced:
-Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
-Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
-Our Whole Lives Sex Education Resource for Faith Communities
-The ELCA’s statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust
-Nerds at Church’s episode on the Transfiguration (Year B)
-Nerds at Church’s episode on the Transfiguration (Year C)
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The Passion of the Christ (2004)
It’s Holy Week so Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) tackle one of the most horrific films about Jesus ever made, The Passion of the Christ. We talk about the gore, the anti-Semitism, and whether this movie should truly be classified as a horror film. Also, why is Jesus so white? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: discussions of anti-Semitism and queerphobia
Media Referenced:
-Nerds at Church’s Good Friday and Easter episodes
-Horror Nerds at Church’s interview with Richard Lindsay
-The song Watch the Lamb by Don Francisco
-Hollywood Biblical Epics by Richard Lindasy
-Dracula by Bram Stoker
-Cast Out of the Covenant by Adele Reinhartz
-Preaching without Contempt by Marilyn J. Salmon
-Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons
-Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
-Two Archaeologists Comment on The Passion of the Christ (PDF) by Dr. Andrea Berlin and Dr. Jodi Magness
-Christian Anti-Semitism: Past History, Present Challenges Reflections in Light of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ by John T. Pawlikowski
-”I didn’t see any Anti-Semitism’: Why many Christians don’t have a Problem with The Passion of the Christ by Mary C. Boys
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) with Kelsey Brown
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by super-fan Rev. Kelsey Brown (she/her) to talk Twilight New Moon! We discuss agency, the problematic portrayal of Native Americans in the franchise, and continue our look at vampire mythos. Also, are we team Edward or team Jacob? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: racism mentioned in real life horror story and SA/DV, racism and colonialism in discussion of the film
Twilight:
New Moon and Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer
Links Referenced: -https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2009/07/quileute-response-to-twilight.html
-https://screeningrace2017.wordpress.com/2019/04/05/eclipses-and-new-moons-native-american-representation-in-twilight/
-https://filmdaze.net/twilight-sagas-issue-with-indigenous-culture/
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Daughters of Darkness (1971) with Brenda Bos
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Bp. Brenda Bos (she/her) the first openly lesbian bishop in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to talk about Daughters of Darkness. We talk about the importance of foreplay, try to discern the nonsensical plot, and share our love for the wardrobe. We then take a deep dive into types of grief, darkness as beautiful, and sapphic vampire lore. Also, what is with the exorcism real life church horror stories this season? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
Content warnings: discussions about domestic violence, sexual assault, queerphobia, and toxic masculinity in relation to the plot of the film.
Media Referenced:
Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Lefanu
Modern Anarchy Episode 23: God Loves Queers
Find Bishop Brenda here:
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Minisode 8: Polyamory Series 1, What is Polyamory?
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk polyamory. We talk about polyamory, relationship anarchy, God’s abundant love, and a brief history of polyamory. We end with a real life church polyamory story submitted by anonymous.
Content warnings: We talk about human sexuality and complexity of relationships in this episode.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
-Nerds at Church’s episode on Relationship Anarchy.
-Queering Psychology’s “Polyamory 101”
-NPR’s article “A Cultural Moment for Polyamory”
-this overview of relationship anarchy
-The book The Ethical Slut: Revised Edition by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton
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Twilight (2008) with T.J. Tranchell
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by horror author T.J. Tranchell (he/him) to talk about Twilight. We talk about sparkly vampires, relationship red flags, and take a deep dive into the Mornon theological subtext of the film. Also, does this episode include our scariest real-life church horror story? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: discussions about purity culture, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault mentions in relationship to the film
Books Referenced:
-T.J. Tranchell’s books Cry Down Dark, Tell No Man, Asleep in the Nightmare Room, and The Private Life of Nightmare can all be purchased from his website.
-Twilight and Midnight Sun by Stephanei Meyer
-Divergent by Veronica Roth
-Does the Dog Die? is a website that crowd sources common emotional spoilers and triggers
-Pace mentions this Vanity Fair interview with Catherine Hardwicke
-Katya and Jujubee of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame provide a commentary on the Twilight films here.
-The Nerds at Church Body of Christ episode can be found here or wherever you get your podcasts
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BooTube 6 Part 1: Vampire Hunter D (1985)
Pace (they/them) is joined by returning guest co-host Rev. Abel Arroyo Traverso (he/they) along with guests Rev. Jennie Chrien (she/her) and Rev. Steven Simpson (he/him) to talk about the anime OVA Vampire Hunter D (1985). Stay tuned for BooTube 6: Part 2 on the anime follow-up Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000), dropping April 1st exclusively on Patreon.
CW: Brief discussion of stomach illness, sexism, eugenics, and aftereffects of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki are all mentioned in relation to the film.
Books and Media Mentioned:
-Pace mentions their own Gettysburg ghost story on Minisode 4 of Horror Nerds at Church.
-Vampire Hunter D Omnibus: Book 1 containing the light novels Vampire Hunter D and Vampire Hunter D: Demon Deathchase by Hideyuki Kikuchi, illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, translated into English by Kevin Leahy
For more information about the theology of the cross that is brought up in the deep dive, check out these books:
-The Scandalous God: The Use and the Abuse of the Cross by Vitor Westhelle
-Crossing the Divide: Luther, Feminism, and the Cross by Deanna A. Thompson
-The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone
-The Crucified God: 40th Anniversary Edition by Jürgen Moltmann
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Dracula (1931)
Pace (they/them) is joined by co-host Rev. Emily E. Ewing (of Nerds at Church and Queerying.org fame) all season long to talk about vampires, starting with the one and only Dracula. We discuss vampire lore, science vs. superstition vs. religion, connections between vampires and the Eucharist (communion), and ponder on whether Dracula is actually a tragic hero? Also, is Dracula really queer, or is that just us? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: queer coding and queer phobia, sucide mention in deep dive
Media mentioned:
-Dracula by Bram Stoker
-Interview with Emily in Horror Nerds At Church’s February Newsletter
-Nerds at Church Transfiguration Year B Episode with Emily Ann Garcia
-Stuff You Missed in History Class’ episodes on Bram Stoker and on Bela Lugosi (Part 1 and Part 2)
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Season 3: Twilight and Vampires Trailer
A sneak peek at Season 3: Twilight and Vampires! The first episode of season 3 drops Thursday, March 17, 2022.
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Friday the 13th Retrospective with Matt Warfield-May
Books Mentioned:
-The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
-Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash by James Kuhoric and illustrated by Jason Craig (story by Jeff Katz)
-Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
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Midnight Kiss (2019) with River Cook Needham
Pace (they/them) is joined by special guest co-host River Cook Needham (she/her), frequent contributor to Queerying.org, to talk about Blumhouse Studios Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss. We talk New Years’ Eve celebrations, chosen families, queer culture, and more. Also, what does healthy and ethical non-mongamy look like? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: sexual assault mention and a mention of needles as depicted in the film
Books Mentioned:
-Our Bodies are Sacred: Theology Beyond Cisgender Heterosexuality in Currents in Theology and Misison
-Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
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Gremlins (1984) with Emily E. Ewing and JR Lux
Content warnings: queerphobia mention in real life church horror story and discussion about white supremacy and racism in the deep dive.
Books Mentioned:
-For more information and theological reflection about commodification of the environment, check out Super, Natural Christians by Sallie McFague
-Ceramic Uncles and Celluloid Mammies by Patricia Turner
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Batman Returns (1992) with Page Stauffer
Pace (they/them) and Page (they/them) talk about Batman Returns and take a deep dive into capitalism, the queer allegories of this film, and themes of suffering and redemption, not to mention the behind the scenes info about why many parents did not like this movie. Holy sexual tension, Batman! Also, could this be the greatest Batman movie of all time? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Videos Mentioned:
-Michelle Pfeiffer’s whip skills
-Sean Young on the Joan Rivers Show
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Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) with JM Longworth
Pace (they/them) is joined by special guest co-host JM Longworth (they/them) to talk about one of the most controversial Christmas horror films of all time, Silent Night, Deadly Night! We talk purity culture, religious trauma, and global Santa traditions! Also, is the main character, Billy, queer? Maybe so! Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: occasional sanist language, and sexual assault mension, childhood religious trauma, and police violence, all as depicted in the film
Books:
Pace mentions Michel Foucault’s conception of the panopticon, which is in Discipline and Punish.
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Friday the 13th (2009) with Olivia LaFlamme Washington
Pace (they/them) is joined by special guest Olivia LaFlamme Washington (they/them) to discuss the 2009 remake of Friday the 13th. We take a deep dive into whether or not the final girl can be considered feminist and what is so alluring about slasher films, anyway? Also, what is with the gritty remakes of the late 2000s? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: mention of sexism, queerphobia, the r-word, and ableism as depicted in the film
Books Mentioned:
-The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
-Men, Women, and Chainsaws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film by Carol J. Clover
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HNAC’s Queer Holiday Survival Guide with Suzannah Porter (Minisode 7)
Read our transcript of this episode here.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
-Trans Lifeline (https://translifeline.org/ or 877.565.8860)
-The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/–you can call and text from that website)
-Crisis Text Line (https://www.crisistextline.org/ or text START to 741741)
-BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/)
-TalkSpace (https://www.talkspace.com/)
-ReconcilingWorks (https://www.reconcilingworks.org/)
-There are a variety of resources on how to find a welcoming congregation, including The Institute for Welcoming Resources and QueerTheology.com’s guide on “How to find a Welcoming Congregation.”
Content warnings: queer trauma, brief depression and sucide mention, and just general queer folks dealing with sometimes unaffirming families and faith communities during the holiday season and everything that comes with that.
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Freddy vs. Jason (2003) with Abel Arroyo Traverso
Freddy vs. Jason, or, as we dub the film, Twink vs. Muscle Bear: The Movie. After long last, the two titans of horror clash finger blades and machete to work out some… unresolved queer erotic tension? Or something? Anyway, Pace (they/them) is joined by guest co-host Abel Arroyo Traverso (he/they), to talk about this wild film.
Content warnings: mention of sexual assault, racism, and the f-slur, all as depicted in the film, and occasional sanist language
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Addams Family Values (1993) with Elle Dowd
They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re… the Addams Family! Pace and guest co-host Emily E. Ewing are joined by special guest, Elle Dowd to talk about the film Addams Family Values. We begin by talking about Elle’s book, Baptized in Tear Gas, before taking a deep dive into the queer readings of this film, Wednesday’s Thanksgiving play, and much more! Also, are the Addams family queer icons? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church. And! Don’t forget to check out Elle’s book, Baptized in Tear Gas!
Also, check out this article about telling the truth about Thanksgiving by Jackie Menjivar.
Content warnings: sanist language and discussion of domestic violence relating to the film
Media mentioned:
-Baptized in Tear Gas by Elle Dowd
-Stuff You Missed in History Class’ episodes on Charles Addams: Part 1 and Part 2
-How to Survive a Summer by Nick White
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Minisode 6: Two Sensitive Stories
Join host Pace and guest co-host Emily E. Ewing as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read two intense stories. Check out this minisode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: suicide, sex offender, and child pornography
If you are contemplating suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

What Lies Beneath (2000) with Allyson Waldon
Michelle Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford are an affluent WASPy couple experiencing empty nest syndrome and… a haunting? Join Pace and special guest co-host Allyson Waldon as we talk about the 2000 film What Lies Beneath as we take a deep dive into memory and revenge beyond the grave. Also, what’s with all the beige clothing? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: sanist language and discussion of domestic violence relating to the film
Books mentioned:
-The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike
-The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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Jason X (2003) with Alyssa and Cory Coberforward
Jason X (or is it Jason 10 or even Jason Chi?) hit the screens in 2003 after a troubled production. We encounter a dystopian sci-fi future where nanobots can turn Jason into a cyborg and androids can do Matrix-style fighting techniques. In this episode, Joe and Pace are joined by Alyssa and Rev. Cory Coberforward (host of Spiritual Sunshine) as we talk about Jason X. Also, who would win: UberJason or Captain Janeway? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
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Content warnings: occasional sanist and ableist language
Books Mentioned:
-The Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
-The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
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Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)
Joe and Pace have followed Jason from New York (or was it Vancouver?) back to Crystal Lake, even as Jason exchanged studios from Paramount to New Line. Join us as we talk about Jason Goes to Hell, including the queer subtext, resurrection, and mimetic desire. Also, why does no one wash their hands in this franchise? Gross. Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
Content warnings: the use of queerphobia as a trope in horror
Books Mentioned:
-I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by Rene Girard
-The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
-Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
-The chapter by Nancy Murphy in Resurrection: Theological and Scientific Assessments, edited by Ted Peters, Robert John Russell, and Michael Welker
-Face of the Deep by Catherine Keller
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Halloween Kills (2021) with Matt Warfield-May and Elle Mills-Warner
It’s finally here! Happy Halloween! And tune in for our special episode on Halloween Kills, the latest entry in David Gordon Green’s Halloween trilogy. Evil dies tonight! Or something like that. Elle Mills-Warner and Matt Warfield-May return as guests. Content warnings: mentions of grief and trauma in discussion of the film Books Mentioned: -Stokely Carmichael, Black Power and the Third World Support us on Patreon! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

The Witch (2015) with Elle Mills-Warner
Pace and Joe are joined by special guest Elle Mills-Warner to talk about the 2015 film, the VVitch. We take a deep dive into the history of witchcraft, especially how it came to be associated with Satan, and contemporary witchcraft practices. Also, are there vegan recipes to make flying ointment? Find out all of this and more in the latest episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
Content warnings: mentions of colonialism, sexism, and toxic family dynamics in discussion of the film, and a mention of growing up in an abusive household in the real life church horror story.
Books Mentioned:
-John Boswell, Christianity, Social Tolerance, and Homosexuality
-Helmut Puff, Sodomy in Reformation Germany and Switzerland, 1400-1600
-Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, Women and Gender in Early Modern Europe
-Roald Dahl, The Witches
-Heinrich Kramer (trans. Montague Summers), Malleus Maleficarum (Hammer of the Witches)
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Friday the 13th Part VIII (1989) with Carla Christopher Wilson
After seven entries to the franchise, Jason is finally ready to leave the shores of Crystal Lake and take his slasher spree to… Vancouver?!? Co-hosts Joe and Pace are joined by Rev. Carla Christopher Wilson to talk about gooey Jason, what the point of horror is, and the hellish imagery peppered throughout the film. Pace mentions Tom Ellis reading Thirst Tweets, which can be found here. Also, check out our pet costume contest! Our official rules are here, submissions due 10/27/21.
Content warnings: the occasional use of sanist language, and mention of the HBO television show about weight-loss cult, the Weigh Down.
Books mentioned:
-Dante’s Inferno
-John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress
-Howard V. Hong’s The Essential Kierkegaard
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Minisode 5: Purity Culture and Mission Trips
Join hosts Joe and Pace as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read two submissions about purity culture and mission trips. Check out this minisode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: Purity culture, rape culture, mission trips, and pedophilia mention
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Friday the 13th Part VII with JennaMarie Warfield
Who will win in the epic showdown between a telekinetic young woman and the undead Jason? Joe and Pace are joined by musician JennaMarie Warfield to discuss Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood and take a deep dive into body horror, super-powered final girls, and gaslighting. Also, what is the psychologist’s plan in this movie? It makes no sense.
Books mentioned:
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
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Content warnings: body horror around childbirth and childrearing, domestic violence, and occasional sanist language
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Hocus Pocus (1993) with Nerds at Church
CW: mention of sexual assault and mention of ICE, lots of talk about virginity; real life horror story includes discussions of queerphobic church leaders
Books (and other media) Mentioned:
-Hocus Pocus in Focus by Aaron Wallace
-Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel by A.W. Jantha
-The video lecture Pace mentioned is Holding it Straight: Sexual Orientation in the Middle Ages by Robert Mills (please note that the lecture may include images not suitable for work)
-Blood Drips on Newsies Square is the short horror film from the set of the Newsies that Kay mentioned
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Patreon and October Line-up Announcement
We have a patreon! Listen to this episode to hear all about the bonus content we will be launching on Patreon, as well as some behind-the-scenes info about how this podcast gets made in our interview with our sound editor and tech guy Matt! And, we close the episode out with sharing our October movie line-up!
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The People Under the Stairs (1991) with 1991 Movie Rewind Podcast
Here’s a bonus episode from the 1991 Movie Rewind Podcast, featuring Joe and Pace! We talk all about Wes Craven’s horror-comedy and had a great time with hosts Nikki and Jon. To check out the 1991 Movie Rewind Podcast, please go to their website. Follow them on their social media profiles.
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Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) with Abel Arroyo Traverso
Is Jason the queer undead come to get vengence on cisgender straight people? Does Jason have super powers beyond “just” being undead? How many raccoons would you rate this movie? And, does Jason workout at OrangeTheory? Join Joe and Pace as we talk with Abel Arroyo Traverso, co-host of the Chaotic Bisexual Text Study Podcast, about the sixth entry in the Friday the 13th franchise.
CW: pray the gay away mention, church-related queerphobia, police violence mention
Books Mentioned:
Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
Death Count by Stacie Ponder
The Queer God and Indecent Theology by Marcella Althaus-Reid
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Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning
Where’s Jason in this movie? What is the new beginning? And what has Joe been up to? We talk about the importance of caring for mental health and accessing mental health services and the Bible’s inconsistent views on dreams. Tune in for all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
CW: Discussion about mental health and institutionalization
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Attack from the ‘80s with Eugene Johnson, Lee Murray, and Ben Monroe
Pack up your boom box, strap on your glitter jelly flats, perm that hair, and join us for an extra special episode on the forthcoming horror anthology Attack from the ‘80s edited by Eugene Johnson and published by Raw Dog Screaming Press. Pace interviews the editor of the volume, Eugene Johnson, as well as two of the authors in the collection, Lee Murray and Ben Monroe. We talk about 80s culture and politics, what makes the 80s such a golden age of horror, and about how the horror genre can help create chosen family. Tune in for all of this and more! And don’t forget to preorder the book by clicking the link below!
CW: brief mentions of death, serial killers, cults, HIV/AIDS epidemic, drug addiciton, transphobia, violence against women, trauma, repressed memories, satanic panic, colonialism, and the military, occasional saneist language
Books Mentioned:
-Attack from the ‘80s edited by Eugene Johnson—preorder here.
-Black Cranes: Tales of Unquiet Women edited by Lee Murray and Geneve Flynn
-The Stand by Stephen King
-Cabal by Clive Barker
-There Is No Death, There Are No Dead edited by Aaron J. French and Jess Landry
-Congregations of the Dead by James A. Moore and Charles R. Rutledge
-The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
-Michelle Remembers by Michelle Smith and Lawrence Pazder
-Seal Team 666 by Weston Ochse
-Burning Sky by Weston Ochse
-Tales of the Lost Volume II: A Charity Anthology for Covid-19 Relief edited by Eugene Johnson and Steve Dillon
-Hounds of the Underworld: The Path of Ra Book One by Dan Rabarts and Lee Murray
-Were Tales: A Shapeshifter Anthology edited by S.D. Vassallo and Steven M. Long
-Asian Ghost Short Stories (forthcoming) by Flame Tree Press with associate editor Lee Murray
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Friday the 13th The Final Chapter (1984)
Just how many final chapters can there be in one franchise? And why is this movie called Friday the 13th instead of Sunday the 15th? Join Joe and Pace as they tackle the fourth entry in the Friday the 13th franchise and take a deep dive into sin and colonialism. Also, what does the Harry Potter franchise have in common with Friday the 13th (hint: censorship). Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church
CW: brief discussions of homophobia and transphobia, discussion about Only Fans and sex work, and a mention of sexual assault
Books Mentioned:
Attack from the ‘80s edited by Eugene Johnson—preorder here.
Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
The Silence of Sodom by Mark D. Jordan
Holy the Firm by Annie Dillard
Sin: A Guide for the Perplexed and What’s Wrong with Sin? by Derek Nelson
Mujerista Theology by Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz
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Friday the 13th Part III 3D (1982)
Everything is so much more real in 3-D, including hockey masks! Join Joe and Pace as they talk about the third entry in the Friday the 13th franchise and take a deep dive into Matthew 25 and the hero’s journey, plus a little bit of French post-modernity, just for fun. Also, is Jason Voorhees a Republican? Did he vote for Regan? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.
CW: the use of the word Loco as a character’s name, short discussion of sexual assault during the overview of the film, and a brief discussion of fatphobia
Books Mentioned:
Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell
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The Lost Boys (1987) with Ben Monroe
Grab your saxophone, but don’t worry about grabbing a shirt, and come out to the Santa Carla Boardwalk to join hosts Joe and Pace as they talk about the greatest vampire comedy film ever made, The Lost Boys. This episode also features special guest, horror author Ben Monroe, as we take a deep dive into Eucharistic theology (theology about holy communion), creating ritual, and homoerotic vampires. Ben Monroe talks about his short story “The Devil in the Details” in the forthcoming horror anthology Attack from the ‘80s, which you can preorder here. Also, could Lutheran vampires exist? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: mention of sexual assault in relation to a plotline in the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, discussion of HIV/AIDS in the deep dive, and a mention of bad theology around abortion toward the end of the episode
Books Mentioned:
At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
Interview with a Vampire and The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
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Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

Friday the 13th (1980)
Welcome to Camp Crystal Lake, campers! Are you ready for a summer of fun? Wait, what’s that you’re saying about strange happenings? Drownings? Disappearances? Fires? That this camp is nicknamed Camp Blood? Pay no mind to the rumors! Join hosts Joe and Pace as they talk about the movie that kicked-off the slasher craze, Friday the 13th! We take a deep dive into the evolution of the final girl and the Fall! Also, where does the famous "ki ki ki ma ma ma" theme come from? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Books Mentioned:
Crystal Lake Memories by Peter M. Bracke
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Friday the 13th by Simon Hawke
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Interview with Richard Lindsay
CW: talk about menstruation and other bodily functions in relation to the Exorcist film and talk of trauma around spiritual warfare language and a mention of conversion camp toward the end of the episode.
Books Mentioned:
Hollywood Biblical Epics: Camp Spectacle and Queer Style from the Silent Era to the Modern Day by Richard Lindsay
Notes on Camp by Susan Sontag
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
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The Mummy (1999)
Every once in a while, a nearly perfect, genre-defying movie comes together: a flawless cast, the right punches of humor, action, and scares. The Mummy is one of those films. Join Joe and Pace as we take a deep dive into Exodus, liberation theology, and colonialism. Also, what is the library catalogue number for the Egyptian Book of the Dead? Find out all of this and more on Episode 20 of Horror Nerds at Church.
CW: Sexual assault mention, discussion on colonialism
Books Mentioned:
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
A Theology of Liberation by Gustavo Gutierrez
“Canaanites, Cowboys, and Indians” by Robert Allen Warrior (PDF)
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Event Horizon (1997)
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The Ring (2002)
Picture this: you find an unlabeled VHS tape at the motel you’re staying at. You have this strange desire to play it and watch the contents but where in the world can you find a VHS player anymore? Seriously. Join Joe and Pace as we discuss The Ring and take a deep dive into ghosts, vengeful spirits, and prophecy. Also, shout out to our sibling podcast, Nerds at Church, and their episode on whether or not Jesus was a ghost, which you can listen to here.
CW: Pulse shootings mention toward beginning of episode, and adoption and child abuse mentions in relation to the plot of the film
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Minisode 4: Ghost Stories
Joe and Pace tell ghost stories in this special outtake episode. Our regularly scheduled programming returns next week, July 15th, with our episode on the Ring (2002).
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Minisode 3
Join hosts Joe and Pace as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read a submission about a church leader facing decisions regarding Covid and interview a special guest, musician Matt May, about some of his horror stories. Also, want to hear the origin of two of the most popular wedding songs? Check out this minisode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content warnings: queerphobia and toxic church leadership
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Psycho (1960)
Come in and take a stay at the Bates Motel. Don’t worry, we have so many vacancies. All vacancies! Our clients keep disappearing! Join Joe and Pace as we take a deep dive into queer coding and trasnmisogny, the trend in horror to punish women for expressing sexuality, Foucault’s History of Madness, and the creation of religious tropes through art. And also, is it just me or are Norma and Norm never in the same room at the same time…
Content Warnings: mention of police violence against people of color, discussion of transmisogyny and queer coding; and the discussion of the real-life Ed Gein murders.
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Midsommar (2019)
Help wanted: join our rural community north of the arctic circle as we sing songs, watch Austin Powers films, and create intricate tapestries spoiling the plot of the entire movie. Mind the legs sticking out of the garden. What’s that bear doing in a cage, you ask? Pay no attention to him, he’ll come into play later. Join Joe and Pace as we talk about community, toxic relationships, and biblical parallelism. All are welcome.
Content Warnings: mention of a depiction of incest in film; discussion of cults, abusive relationships, and violence in relation to the film.
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Minisode 2
Join hosts Joe and Pace as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read a story about nightmares involving crucifixes and a person’s toxic encounter with queerphobic church leadership.
Content warnings: nightmares, crucifixes, religious-based queerphobia, toxic church leadership
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Minisode 1
Join hosts Joe and Pace as they read YOUR real life church horror stories. In today’s episode, they read a story about a confirmation class conversation about domestic violence that goes horribly wrong and a young woman’s attempt to bring new ideas to toxic church leadership.
Content warnings: domestic violence and murder, spiritual abuse, toxic church leadership
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Halloween II (1981) Remastered!
We're rereleasing our Halloween episodes in preparation for Halloween Ends. To listen to the rest of season one or the uncut version of this episode, go to Patreon.com/HorrorNerdsAtChurch.
The follow-up to Halloween takes a grittier, bloodier, and more violent approach in an effort to keep up with the slasher genre films it helped to create. Halloween II, directed by newcomer Rick Rosenthal, effectively launches the Halloween franchise. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into the nature of community, goodness, and what is evil, anyway? Find out all of this and more in episode 4 of Horror Nerds at Church!
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Halloween 1978 Remastered!
We're rereleasing our Halloween episodes in preparation for Halloween Ends. To listen to the rest of season one or the uncut version of this episode, go to Patreon.com/HorrorNerdsAtChurch.
John Carpenter’s classic film Halloween kicked off the golden age of slasher films and introduced audiences to the Shape, evil personified in the person of Michael Myers. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into the nature of evil, theodicy, whether or not the final girl can be seen as an allegory for Mary the Mother of God, and the importance of community. Also, why does Annie do her laundry in the dark? Find out all of this and more in episode 3 of Horror Nerds at Church!
Content Warnings: Discussion of animal cruelty and mental health as depicted in the film, discussion of the lifelong effects of trauma
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