Horror Nerds at Church
Horror Nerds at Church is a ridiculously queer podcast about theology and horror movies. Hosted by Pace Warfield-May and Rev. Emily E. Ewing.
Episodes
Join us as we wrap up the season, talk about our favorite movies, and all the witch things going on.
Suzannah gets into the attacks of the Trump administration against Habeas Corpus and suggests supporting the ACLU.
Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2024 film Wicked. Like and subscribe!
Media referenced this episode:
-There Is a Door in This Darkness by Kristin Cashore
-Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray
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Here is our third minisode, Politics Nerds at Church, where we talk about JD Vance's feud with (and possible contribution to the death of) Pope Francis, the illegal ICE kidnapping of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and scripts you can use with your legislator.
Pope Francis' Letter to US Bishops
Script for calling a legislator:
State your name, say that you are a member of the legislator's constituency, state that as a pers...
Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2016 film The Love Witch. Like and subscribe!
Media referenced in episode:
-Nerds at Church podcast episode on spirituality and organized religion
-ContraPoints YouTube Channel
-The Monkey (2025) directed by Osgood Perkins
-Stardew Valley video game by ConcernedApe
-Hell of a Summer (2025) directed by Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk
-Ghosts (2021-present) television series
Emily, Suzannah, and Pace cover the 2006 film The Covenant. Like and subscribe!
Content Warnings: discussion of sexism and sexual assault in relation to the plot of the film
Media Referenced:
-There is a Door in this Darkness by Kristin Cashore
-Jane Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
-Clean Slate tv series
-Mickey 17 (2024) directed by Bong Joon Ho
-Nerds at Church Podcast Episode on Revelation
Welcome to our mini-segment, Politics Nerds at Church, where we share advocacy items, tips, commentary, and action items about something going on in the world of politics.
In this episode we talk about boycotting and education to combat overwhelm.
Join Emily (they/them), Pace (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) as they cover 1999's surprise blockbuster film The Blair Witch Project. We talk about found footage films, the real tea about Burkittsville, and what NOT to do when camping. Film conversation starts at 31:30.
Media referenced in the episode:
-Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
-Galaxy: The Prettiest Star by Jadzia Axelrod and illustrated by Jess Taylor
Welcome to our new mini-segment, Politics Nerds at Church, where we share advocacy items, tips, commentary, and action items about something going on in the world of politics.
Our first episode is on providing aid for federal workers in the midst of all of the lay-offs, cut backs, and unknowns.
Find and contact your local and national representatives at https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials.
Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) are joined by editor and writer John Potter to discuss the 2018 film/remake/sequel/??? Suspiria! We talk about the horrors of ballet, post-war Germany, and and so much more.
Content Warnings: Sexism, anti-semitism, and the holocaust as it appears in the film
Books mentioned in the episode:
-Graceling and Bitterblue by Kristin Cahsore
-Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Ki...
Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) take a trip up to Valentine Bluffs to talk about the iconic early 80s slasher My Bloody Valentine.
Media Mentioned: -It Came from the Closet edited by Joe Vallese
-The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
-The National AIDS Memorial Quilt
-"On Martin Luther and Horror Movies" by Pace Warfield
Join Emily (they/them), Suzannah (she/her), and Pace (they/them) as they cover the 90s classic Matilda. We talk about libraries, nostalgia, and so much more! Also, is Matilda a witch? Maybe?
CW: discussion of abusive families, misogyny, and queerphobia
Media Referenced:
-Matilda by Roald Dahl
-Moby Dick by Herman Melville
-War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
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Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) and Suzannah (she/her) tackle the Witches of Eastwick: the book, the film, and even mention the briefly-lived TV series from the aughts. We talk about the devil, feminism, and queerness, plus so much more!
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Join us as we talk about all things It's a Wonderful
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) wish you a happy Thanksgiving as we cover the 2022 holiday slasher Thanksgiving! We talk about the horrors of the holiday, capitalism, and how sin connects to everything.
CW: discussion of genocide of first nations people and body horror
Media mentioned:
-A Queer Lectionary: (Im)proper Readings from the Margins Year A edited by Peter Carlson
Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) cover the classic film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Defeat fascism with witchcraft and queer chosen family! Also, congrats to our pet costume contest winners Dr. Popper and Gizmo!
CW: discussions of facism, sexism, and queerphobia
Media Referenced:
-Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer
-Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig
-Star Wars: Resistance Reborn by Rebecca...
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover the 1998 DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) Halloweentown! Is this movie the first one this season to pass the HNAC Test? Is the movie really just a big allegory for queerness and acceptance? And, how much of Emily's love of this film is nostalgia versus it actually being a good movie? Find out all of this and more on the latest episode of HNAC.
Media Referenced:
-Winter by Marissa Me...
Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Qira Clarenbach (fae/faer) of Stone Circle Wicca to talk about the 1960 film Black Sunday. Is this a witch movie or vampire movie? Why even are we here covering this? Who knows! We talk about real world paganism versus how it's depicted in Hollywood and pop culture and so much more.
Media referenced:
-Nerds at Church's (W)Ry(e)(se) and Shine and Buffy episodes
-Claudia Gray's Th...
Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them), and Suzannah (she/her) follow the yellow brick road, dodging everything from asbestos to super heated movie sets to bring you our episode on The Wizard of Oz (1939). We talk about the film's queer legacy, chosen family, and the God behind the curtain. I'd tell you more but I'm a Christian woman, y'all.
Don't forget to submit to our pet costume contest by going to bit.ly/HNACPets24!
Media Refer...
Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) and Suzannah (she/her) look at the 1922 silent film Häxan. We talk about the Malleus Maleficarum, the history of witchcraft, sexism, poverty, and so much more! Also, what is the weird obsession medieval monks have with anuses? And, don't forget to submit your pet (or plant or rock or stuffed animal) to our 4th Annual Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/HNACPets24!
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