Satanism and Old Naked Ladies
We’re nearly done with our first month of “Underseen or Underrated” on Horror Queers and it’s been a blast going year by year through the 2010s, beginning with Scream 4 (2011) and American Mary (2012). For 2013, we’re joined by Boom Howdy and Horrorversary’s Adrian Torres for a dip into Rob Zombie territory with his most subdued film, The Lords of Salem, co-starring his wife Sheri Moon and a bevy of iconic genre actors!
In the film, late-night radio DJ host Heidi (Moon Zombie) is sent a bizarre record by local band The Lords which only affects the female population of Salem, MA. As Heidi begins experiencing visions of the infamous witch trials and the death of Margaret Morgan (Meg Foster), Heidi’s landlady Lacy (Judy Geeson) and her “sisters” Sonny (Dee Wallace) and Megan (Patricia Quinn) begin breaking down Heidi’s defenses in anticipation of whatever lurks inside the mysterious Apartment #5.
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Episode 161 – The Lords of Salem (2013) feat. Adrian Torres
Don’t go into Apartment 5! For 2013’s “underseen or underrated” we’re joined by Boom Howdy’s Adrian Torres to talk about Rob Zombie’s The Lords of Salem.
There’s no shortage of things to discuss, including Zombie’s divisive reception by horror fans and accusations of nepotism for casting wife Sheri Moon in his projects (we like her, so back off!).
Plus: questions about who the villain is, praise for the low budget production design, the “cunty” three witches, Joe fangirls over Meg Foster and Ken Foree, Trace’s grim reading of Heidi’s fate and debates about just how blasphemous this text is.
Also: 1, 2, 3, 4, Mambo #5
Cross out The Lords of Salem!
Coming up on Wednesday: “Underrated or Underseen” moves into 2014 with a trip to New Zealand for twists and turns in Housebound!
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