They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re… the Addams Family! Pace and guest co-host Emily E. Ewing are joined by special guest, Elle Dowd to talk about the film Addams Family Values. We begin by talking about Elle’s book, Baptized in Tear Gas, before taking a deep dive into the queer readings of this film, Wednesday’s Thanksgiving play, and much more! Also, are the Addams family queer icons? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church. And! Don’t forget to check out Elle’s book, Baptized in Tear Gas!
Also, check out this article about telling the truth about Thanksgiving by Jackie Menjivar.
Content warnings: sanist language and discussion of domestic violence relating to the film
Media mentioned:
-Baptized in Tear Gasby Elle Dowd
-Stuff You Missed in History Class’ episodes on Charles Addams: Part 1 and Part 2
-How to Survive a Summerby Nick White
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