Like a lot of similar specimens, Big Gay Horror Fan was picked last for athletic teams of most sorts – Hell, I even got kicked out of the chorus line, a time or two, as well (Polish rhythm, ya’ know). But now, thanks to the magnificence of the inter-webs, I’ve finally realized that there are plenty of kindred spirits out there, in my time of athletic need. For example:

One of the newest queer themed sites on the block is Homo Horror. The creation of multi-talented Aaron Eischeid, Homo Horror differs from other like minded pages because it highlights Eischeid’s detailed research into the gay community and horror cinema – dating back to the earliest days of film. Eischeid often does multimedia presentations on his material and is working on a book, naturally titled Homo Horror, as well. Keep up with him at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Homo-Horror.

The magnificent Patrick Walsh, meanwhile, hosts Scream Queenz radio, a colorful media event filled with sass, opinionated (yet loving) commentary and a lot of (queer based) exploration into horror. In the last year, Walsh has focused shows around recent gay vampire film Bite Marks and Tim Sullivan’s contribution to Chillerama. Check him out at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/ScreamQueenz!

One of the coolest titled gay oriented fear blogs has recently gone on hiatus – but give Billy Loves Stu a ‘like’, so you are ready when it starts percolating with rainbow colored fear, again.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Billy-Loves-Stu.

Two of the oldest gay influenced sites are still, alive and kicking, as well.

The Old Hockstatter Place celebrates the Slumber Party Massacre films with a slavishly devoted gay vibe –www.hockstatter.com – and Camp Blood is always ready with fun filled recaps of True Blood, American Horror Story (and so much more) at www.campblood.org, as well.

Of course, Big Gay Horror Fan is always trying to keep gay terror alive at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, too!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Still nursing his lifelong scars from his incarceration in Mother Superior’s School of Studded Whips and Stigmatic Chains, Big Gay Horror, very obviously, found much to enjoy in incisive director Cory J. Udler’s 2011 offering Mediatrix!

The scalding, sharp script by Paula Duerkson (along with an assist from Ulder) details the ‘reformation’ of small town prostitute Mary Van Hook (a fearless Duerkson). A former child prophet, Van Hook returns to the fold with a vengeance upon meeting meek Carrie Brackett (an astoundingly committed Kaylee Williams). Discovering that Brackett’s husband was the man that abused her as a child, Mary soon sets an insidious grifter’s plot in motion, causing the ultimate downfall of a small town’s religious hierarchy while assuring her rise to power, as well. Mary’s main support system, you ask? A coke snorting, alcohol loving, rape inducing Virgin Mary!

Using an astounding found soundtrack and emotional video style montages, Udler gets at the heart of the flick’s damaged leading lady while, incisively and rebelliously, tearing at the walls of hypocrisy. This is powerful work, not for the faint of heart and, most assuredly, a good amount of spuriously rejected religiousness does well for one’s viewing experience, as a whole.

Meanwhile, Duerkson finds her perfect acting companion in Shannon Lark (Psychic Experiment, 2009 Fangoria spokeswoman) and her ecstatic performance as the very down and dirty saint Mary. Greg Johnson (Udler’s Incest Death Squad regular) shows off some different shades of his acting abilities as Van Hook’s handicapped stooge Stu while Tom Lodewyck is both passionate and humbled as one of Van Hook’s ardent foes. Male eye candy is, also, supplied in spades by Matt Ukena’s Wyatt, Mary’s working class trick. Ukena (whom has been building an impressive fright flick resume) has true presence and vitality (and freaking awesome abs!!), making the most of his belligerent role, here.

Ultimately, Duerkson and Udler create dark, twisted beauty with Mediatrix, making for a scintillating artistic journey for those smart enough to take it.

Be sure to get more information on Mediatrix and other Udler efforts at www.incestdeathsquad.com –

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always offering his own version of healing at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well.

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Granted, the list of Big Gay Horror Fan’s ‘favorites’ hit multiple digits in his infancy, but he truly has only one favorite horror artist: the amazing, ever friendly Chris Kuchta!

Kuchta’s work saturates your senses with a deep intensity and he is always able to find the treacherous beauty in even the most terrifying visages.

Kuchta was recently, deservedly, interviewed in the November issue of Rue Morgue – and he will be featured at the Days of the Dead Chicago (http://www.daysofthedead.net/chicago/) convention this coming weekend (November 16th-18th, 2012).

Those that aren’t Midwest bound should definitely check his work out at www.horrorartist.com and http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Horror-Artist-Chris-Kuchtas-Gallery-of-the-Macabre or suffer the wraith of 1000 ravenous Pinheads!

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always on call at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!!!

This year, Big Gay Horror Fan has been wrapped up in nostalgia like Boris Karloff in mummy rags, so it seems only appropriate that there would be a Silent Night, Deadly Night re-imagining, Silent Night, sweeping down on our blood stained chimneys on November 30th (2012)!

The producers seem to be aiming this at the crowd that loved 2009’s My Bloody Valentine (some of the scenes in this trailer seem aped after that popular flick – and that is not a judgement, babies, just a quirky observation) and to that end re-make queen Jaime King (the afore mentioned My Bloody Valentine, Mother’s Day) is headlining this one.

Malcolm McDowall, Lisa Marie and up and coming scream princess Jessica Cameron (Camel Spiders, Mr. Hush) are, also, featured here – making good little boys and girls (can’t I be both?!?) like Big Gay Horror Fan very happy indeed!

So, gleefully, until the next time – Big Gay Horror Fan (http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan)!!!

Sometimes Big Gay Horror Fan and close compatriots, Apocalyptic Kitten and Deadly Johnson, long for the days when they were held in the sway of that maniacal group of snake worshipping, dildo making alcoholics. Life just seemed so much easier back then. But, then reality takes hold as yet another exploitation filled DVD screener arrives in the mail to teach us that life is so much better now.

Such is the case with writer-director Ward Roberts’ crazed and inventive Dust Up. Here, Roberts takes us into the world of drug kingpin and desert messiah Buzz (a rapturously committed Jeremiah Burkett). Under financial pressure from a crooked cop, Buzz demands immediate payment from addicted, blissed out follower, Herman (charming Travis Betz). In the time it takes to whip out your thumb for a hand job, Herman involves his frustrated wife, Ella, and two helpful strangers in one hell of a mess. Fully succumbing to paranoid grandeur, Buzz descends on Herman and Ella’s home with his devoted, vengeance loving followers and soon blood and body parts dot the barren landscape.

As a director, Roberts works with detailed energy here, fully exposing the treachery that surrounds hierarchies of every level – whether it is the warmongering powers-that-be, local authority figures or mentors of free spirited expressiveness. He, also, does not shy away from male nudity or expressing the often homosexual desires of Buzz – a treat for open minded, ready to romp viewers.

Most importantly, he navigates fine performances from his devoted cast. Aaron Gaffney’s brings a calm intensity to his Jack, Ella’s most ardent savior. As Sheriff Haggler, horror regular Ezra Buzzington (The Hills Have Eyes, Mirrors) shines with comedic depth and sharp eyed terror fans are sure to delight in the sexy presence of Victoria DeMare (Werewolf in a Women’s Prison, Killjoy 3) as an ecstatic participant at Buzz’s swinging soirees. As (Native American obsessed) Mo, Devin Barry radiates with sweet delight, as well.

Meanwhile, Amber Benson (Buffy, Supernatural, Intermedio) shines with frustrated warmth and sassy regret as the put upon yet determined Ella. Her loyal fan base is sure to delight in her layered work, here.

Dust Up will be released Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 from Breaking Glass Pictures – www.breakingglasspictures.com.

Meanwhile, you can eat moist dirt (and like it) by following the film’s multiple adventures at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/dustupfilm.

Big Gay Horror Fan is always pulling a ‘Buzz’ and accepting followers at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

The way that Big Gay Horror Fan grumbles and groans upon arising in the morning, you’d think I was 100 years old. Well, feisty actress Carla Laemmle is 103 years old and as beautiful and vital as ever. Talk about being put to shame!

This iconic horror maven, whose most recent credit is this year’s Mansion of Blood, appeared as a ballerina in 1925’s classic silent version of The Phantom of the Opera and spoke the first lines, as Renfield’s traveling companion in 1931’s legendary Dracula
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Carla’s family is trying to raise money to get her a well deserved Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The grand Ms. Laemmle is actually signing reproduced, vintage photographs of herself to help with the fundraising efforts. The cost is a bit stiff ($75 a pop), but the effort is worthy and this will be a piece of Old Hollywood of your very own!

So, drive yourself batty (in the best way possible) and check out Laemmle’s legacy at http://www.laemmle.us/!

Of course, Big Gay Horror Fan is always opening his cape, wide, at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Big Gay Horror Fan and his constant companions, Apocalyptic Kitten and Deadly Johnson, believe they wear many caps. Day laborers, lovers of the macabre, pretty cute catches when you’ve had enough cocktails – mixed with hemlock, of course!

Naturally, though, these accomplishments pale next to the grandiosity of actor Jim Bailey, best known for his characterizations of such divas as Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee and Phyllis Diller.

Over the years, the eclectic Bailey has also appeared in such exploitation gems as Vultures, The Surrogate and Penitentiary III. Lucky writer Paul Freitag-Fey recently spoke to Bailey about his drive-in acting experiences in a charming Daily Grindhouse interview –
http://dailygrindhouse.com/thewire/vultures-in-paradise-a-conversation-with-actor-jim-bailey/!

Be sure to check out what this performance icon has to say about these thoroughly enjoyable trash epics.

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always flipping his wig at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Big Gay Horror Fan’s head is always exploding with too many thoughts. So, it’s always nice when something is a no brainer. Like – getting behind a movie with the tagline “The Gayest Zombie Scene Ever Filmed!” Yep, Jason Crowe (Dead Moon Rising, The Legacy) and crew are unleashing The Zombie Movie upon the world and I, for one, couldn’t be happier!

Check out the official first trailer, here:

And, then, pay a visit to their Facebook page, as well:
http://www.facebook.com/TheZombieMovie

Be sure to pay Big Gay Horror Fan an (undead friendly) visit at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE, Big Gay Horror Fan!

Big Gay Horror Fan has never had a reason to decorate his sleep dusted t-shirts with baubles – until this ‘capital’ idea!

Genre goddess Kimberly Beck finally has her official fan page – http://www.facebook.com/kimberlybeckfans and I for one couldn’t be more excited. What is most spectacular about this development is that Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter fans now have a chance to learn about Beck’s other prestigious credits. From old Hollywood (Alfred Hitchcock’s Marnie) to classic 80’s guest spots (TJ Hooker, Buck Rogers, Eight is Enough, Hunter) to soap operas (Peyton Place, Capital, General Hospital)to more mainstream modern flicks(Roller Boogie, Maid to Order, The Big Blue), Beck has had an incredibly creative and eclectic career. This page surely promises to highlight all those amazing achievements.

So, cinch up that oversized dress shirt into a skirt and get hacking away at (once again) http://www.facebook.com/kimberlybeckfans!

Meanwhile, Big Gay Horror Fan is always accepting cult of Jason members at http://www.facebook.com/#!/BigGayHorrorFan, as well!

Until the next time – SWEET love and pink GRUE – Big Gay Horror Fan!