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The "We Hate Uncle Lewis Club" is back in session for another deep dive into FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE SERIES as we discuss Season One Episode Seven: "Doctor Jack".In "Doctor Jack", the crew discovers that an internationally renowned surgeon (played by Cliff Gorman, "The Boys in the Band") is using a scalpel that once belonged to Jack the Ripper. While he may never lose a patient, he's leaving a trail of slashed corpses behind wherever he goes, and it looks like Jack might be his next victim.You can expect:Horrible Hospital Administration!Chekhov's Gun Lady!Skippy the Skater!Truly ENORMOUS Micki Hair!Hideous Ryan Sweaters!The Birth of Lucy Bender!Caustic Commentary from Patrick, Maya and Trae!YouTube has purged almost every episode of Friday the 13th: The Series from the platform, but you can still watch Doctor Jack here on Dailymotion.You might also consider purchasing the DVD box set (currently $27 at Walmart).www.screamqueenz.comFollow us on InstagramJoin our YouTube ChannelTheme song: SINISTER (Darkwave Remix) by SAM HAYNESLogo by KASEY LOMAN from EVIL GOODS DESIGNMentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Travel back in time to January 21, 2015 as I release another vintage episode from the ScreamQueenz Vaults.This time I'm unearthing a classic holiday-themed segment from Episode 129 on the 1987 British weirdfest BLOODY NEW YEAR.A day of sailing turns into a never-ending nightmare for a group of shipwrecked teens who find themself trapped at a haunted island hotel that seems to be stuck in time at midnight on New Year's Eve, 1959.The video box promised "The Shining Meets Evil Dead".They lied.I was a lot meaner in 2015 than I am now, so this episode is gonna get ugly.My special guest is infamous filmmaker/podcaster BRYAN WOLFORD. Be sure to check him out on the MIDNIGHT DRIVE IN.BLOODY NEW YEAR is currently streaming for free on YouTube.Mentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

This is a Two-Part Episode!Part Two featuring an interview with RICHERT EASLEY from the cast of Outrageous! will air starting Saturday, December 13th!***************************************It's Part Three of the FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES SPECTACULAR, and this time we are shining a spotlight on RICHARD BENNER, screenwriter of "And Now the News" and writer/director of the lost queer classic masterpiece OUTRAGEOUS! (1977).In this delightful, bittersweet tale of unlikely buddies and chosen family, Robin Tuner, played by master of female impersonation CRAIG RUSSELL, is a Toronto hairdresser who dreams of someday performing in drag. One day, his mentally ill friend Liza escapes a mental hospital and shows up at his door. Can an out-of-work drag queen and a schizophrenic pregnant woman make it in a world that considers them both "less-than"?Despite critical and box office success and being a massive hit at the Cannes Film Festival, Outrageous has sadly faded from public memory.But Maya, Trae and Patrick are here to show you why it deserves rediscovering.*****Here's where to find Richard Benner's works online.OUTRAGEOUS! on Tubi.TOO OUTRAGEOUS! on YouTube.HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEMINI on YouTube.TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE - "The Swap" on Dailymotion.*****OUTRAGEOUS! was written & directed by Richard Benner and stars Craig Russell, Hollis McClaren, Richert Easley, Allan Moyle, Helen Shaver and David McIlwraithTakeaways: In this episode, we dive deep into the film 'Outrageous' and share our thoughts on its unique portrayal of friendship and mental illness, revealing how it reflects a different era of drag culture. We discuss the technical struggles we faced during recording, highlighting how sometimes, bad audio is better than no audio, and we thank our listeners for their patience and support. The episode is split into two parts, allowing us to explore the film in greater detail and even feature a guest appearance by actor Richert Easley, who brings firsthand insights into the film's production. We touch on the film's low-budget origins and how its guerrilla-style filmmaking adds a raw authenticity that resonates with audiences, making it a charming piece of queer cinema. The dynamic between the main characters, Liza and Robin, serves as a powerful metaphor for found families and the importance of acceptance in relationships, especially in the LGBTQ+ community. Lastly, we reflect on how 'Outrageous' has influenced contemporary queer films and the ways it has been overlooked in discussions about LGBTQ+ cinema history. Mentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"DAMN YOU, UNCLE LEWIS!" OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES JANUARY 13, 2026Watch FUNERAL HOME on Shudder or Tubi to avoid spoilers.We're counting down the days until Launch Day with another FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES SPECTACULAR episode!This time we're celebrating the work of director WILLIAM FRUET with ten Friday the 13th episodes to his credit including "The Inheritance", "Vanity's Mirror", and "Face of Fear."But tonight we're focusing on his 1980 drive-in classic FUNERAL HOME (aka CRIES IN THE NIGHT) which also features three other Friday the 13th The Series veterans: legendary scream queen LESLEH DONALDSON ("The Great Montarro", "Curtains", "Happy Birthday to Me"), LES RUBIE ("Black Christmas", "Scarecrow", "Head I Win Tails You Die", "The Butcher") and DORIS PETRIE ("Doctor Jack", "The Mephisto Ring").So join Patrick, Maya and Trae as we celebrate the unique weirdness of FUNERAL HOME with insight, wisdom and a whole lot of snark.*****FUNERAL HOME was written by IDA NELSON and also stars KAY HAWTRIE, BARRY MORSE, ALF HUMPHRIES, STEPHEN MILLER, PEGGY MAHON and HARVEY ATKIN.Mentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

"DAMN YOU UNCLE LEWIS" will be taking a hiatus from our usual coverage of FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES episodes until the show launches publicly this fall.Until then, we've put together a series of FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES SPECTACULAR episodes in which we celebrate some of our favorite F13 heavy-hitting writers, directors and stars by checking out their other work.First up, HELLO MARY LOU-PROM NIGHT 2 directed by BRUCE PITTMAN (And Now the News, The Mephisto Ring) and starring WENDY LYONS (And Now the News) and LUCAS FERREIRA (Doorway to Hell, Wedding Bell Blues).Mary Lou Maloney won Prom Queen in 1957.She came back to slay the competition in 1987.She's Trae and Patrick's favorite!But can she survive the Wrath of Maya on her first time viewing?Tell ya later, alligator!HELLO MARY LOU PROM NIGHT TWO is currently streaming on TUBI, Peacock, and Prime.Mentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp