In this episode, we’re deep diving into John Logan’s highly polarizing They/Them (2022). A slasher film that takes place at a conversion camp, the film drew early criticism on social media with many wondering if there aren’t some topics that should be off limits. But what does that mean for a genre like horror that is predicated on exploring taboo and violating social norms? We’re spoiling the hell out of this movie, so stay tuned!
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Links to references in this podcast:
- Liz & Gwen – Our podcast on But I’m a Cheerleader
- Noël Carroll – The Nature of Horror
- Robin Wood – The American Horror Film
- Logan Ashley Kisner – A Timeline of Transgender Horror
- Gary M. Kramer – Conversion camp horror flick “They/Them” is a crafty, killer good time
- Brian Tallerico – They/Them Review
