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Midnight Mass

Midnight Mass

By: Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
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Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies! Each episode focuses on a unique film, filmmaker, performer, or genre and includes special guest stars, super-fans, and surprises befitting midnight movie celebration. Subscribe today and truly become one of the Children of the Pod-corn! Episodes released every other week.© 2025 Midnight Mass Art
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  • Episode 108: The Honeymoon Killers
    May 14 2025

    Lonely hearts beware! This week, Peaches and Michael are putting romance on notice in celebration of 1970’s THE HONEYMOON KILLERS! In addition to discussing how this venerated classic goes beyond the confines of a standard true crime adaptation, our hosts delve into the cult power of the singular sensation that is Shirley Stoler. Joining the conversation is host/film programmer extraordinaire Beth Accomando, who considers this take on Martha and Raymond one of cinema’s great love stories. Then, horror icon Debbie Rochon stops by to dig into why she continues to draw inspiration from the film’s thoughtfully unique construction and powerhouse performances. From grifting church ladies to Scorsese getting bounced, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 107: Sleepaway Camp
    Apr 30 2025

    …you won’t be coming home! This week, Peaches and Michael are hiding their curling irons in celebration of 1983’s SLEEPAWAY CAMP! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s constant cultural reassessment, our hosts delve into why this legendary gorefest also became a benchmark moment in queer cinema. Joining the conversation are THIS ENDS AT PROM’s dynamic wifely duo BJ and Harmony Colangelo, who recently wrote a whole book digging into the trials, tribulations, and joys of this controversial fave. Then, iconic star of the film Karen Fields stops by to talk about her own journey with the movie and her memories of bringing Camp Arawak’s resident queen of mean to life! From Judy’s side ponytail to the shortest of short shorts, this episode has it all! Go!

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 106: Abby
    Apr 16 2025

    The story of a woman possessed! This week, Peaches and Michael are raising some hell on behalf of 1974’s ABBY! In addition to discussing how this burgeoning cult classic was almost lost due to studio suppression, our hosts delve into how it fundamentally breaks the Judeo-Christian mold of exorcism cinema. Joining the conversation is acclaimed writer and host Sharai Bohannon, who has made it her mission to make sure this film and its heroine finally get their day in the sun. Then, HORROR MOVIE SURVIVAL GUIDE’s Teri Gamble stops by to lay down the law on why ABBY is so much more than a knock-off of THE EXORCIST! From Carol Speed to bar room rituals, this episode has it all!

    Additional Reading:
    'Abby' Is More Than Just A Rip-off of 'The Exorcist' by Sharai Bohannon

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    1 hr and 23 mins

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