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Rise of the Gay Cinephiles

Rise of the Gay Cinephiles

By: Gary Cruise & Chris Barker
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 Formerly known as Horror. Cult. Trash. Other., Rise of the Gay Cinephiles is a queer film, TV & pop culture podcast that covers everything from what’s happening in Real Housewives to what’s newly released in cinemas. Every two weeks, you can expect hosts Chris and Gary to talk about their four favourite films they’ve been watching, two older films and two new releases, as well as talking about everything else they’ve been watching on TV and on the big screen alongside any other random things that may or may not lead to extensive tangents. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to two gay cinephiles talking about what they’ve been watching and various other hot topics!Copyright HCTO 2019 All rights reserved. Art
Episodes
  • The A-Z of the Video Nasties DPP List #11 - From Madhouse to Nightmares in a Damaged Brain

    The A-Z of the Video Nasties DPP List #11 - From Madhouse to Nightmares in a Damaged Brain
    Oct 13 2025

    Welcome to Rise of the Gay Cinephile's alphabetical journey through all 72 films on the Video Nasties DPP List!

    This week, we're discussing Ovidio G. Assonitis' birthday based slasher, Madhouse; Umberto Lenzi's ridiculously boring, Man from Deep River; Jack Weis' camp Blood Feast rip-off, Mardi Gras Massacre; and Romano Scavolini's gritty, sleazy and creepy slasher film, Nightmares in a Damaged Brain.

    You can find us on Instagram and Threads over at @gaycinephilesrise and on Twitter over at @gaycinesrise.

    If you would like to support the podcast, head over to buymeacoffee.com/gaycinesrise - it’s completely optional and any support will go a long way with helping us continue to run the show!

    If you'd like to contact us, message us on Instagram or Twitter; alternatively, email us at riseofthegaycinephiles@gmail.com.

    Our theme song is Katie by Gary's old band, One Week Stand—you can check them out on all online music streaming platforms.
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    56 mins
  • The A-Z of the Video Nasties DPP List #10 - From Killer Nun to Love Camp 7

    The A-Z of the Video Nasties DPP List #10 - From Killer Nun to Love Camp 7
    Oct 6 2025

    Welcome to Rise of the Gay Cinephile's alphabetical journey through all 72 films on the Video Nasties DPP List!

    This week, we're discussing Giulio Berruti's high camp nunsploitation giallo, Killer Nun; Wes Craven's horror classic, The Last House on the Left; Aldo Lado's surprisingly great Last House rip-off, Late Night Trains; Jorge Grau's cult zombie film, The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue; and Lee Frost's boring nazisploitation trash, Love Camp 7.

    You can find us on Instagram and Threads over at @gaycinephilesrise and on Twitter over at @gaycinesrise.

    If you would like to support the podcast, head over to buymeacoffee.com/gaycinesrise - it’s completely optional and any support will go a long way with helping us continue to run the show!

    If you'd like to contact us, message us on Instagram or Twitter; alternatively, email us at riseofthegaycinephiles@gmail.com.

    Our theme song is Katie by Gary's old band, One Week Stand—you can check them out on all online music streaming platforms.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The A-Z of the Video Nasties DPP List #9 - From Human Experiments to Island of Death

    The A-Z of the Video Nasties DPP List #9 - From Human Experiments to Island of Death
    Sep 15 2025

    Welcome to Rise of the Gay Cinephile's alphabetical journey through all 72 films on the Video Nasties DPP List!

    This week, we're discussing Gregory Goodell's partially camp, partially bland Human Experiments; Murray Markowitz's bizarre tonal rollercoaster, I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses; Meir Zarchi's infamous I Spit on Your Grave; Dario Argento's phenomenal Suspiria sequel, Inferno; and Nico Mastorakis' horny and trashy b-movie, Island of Death.

    You can find us on Instagram and Threads over at @gaycinephilesrise and on Twitter over at @gaycinesrise.

    If you would like to support the podcast, head over to buymeacoffee.com/gaycinesrise - it’s completely optional and any support will go a long way with helping us continue to run the show!

    If you'd like to contact us, message us on Instagram or Twitter; alternatively, email us at riseofthegaycinephiles@gmail.com.

    Our theme song is Katie by Gary's old band, One Week Stand—you can check them out on all online music streaming platforms.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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