EP54: "I'm a murderer, not a monster:" Chucky and Queer Theming

10/07/24 • 54 min

What if an 8-bit Rocky Horror video game unlocked a retro adventure but was restricted by platform exclusivity? We dive into the possibilities of such a game and lament the barriers that may keep fans from experiencing it.
Our conversation shifts to the cancellation of the Chucky TV series after its third season, sparking a deeper discussion on the cultural impact of prematurely axed queer-themed shows like "Our Flag Means Death." We celebrate Chucky’s commitment to LGBTQ+ representation, exploring its groundbreaking critique of homophobia and its portrayal of marginalized experiences within the horror genre.

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Life Through a Queer Lens - EP54: "I'm a murderer, not a monster:" Chucky and Queer Theming

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so I found this out literally , I got like four separate notifications in one day from different like nerd places that I follow online . Uh , they have either just released the full game or it's a trailer that I'm not 100 sure for an 8-bit rocky horror video game . What , yeah , it's going to be 8-bit animation and I'm so excited about that . It's going to be like super retro s