Strangers on a Train (1951)

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Queer Horror, Gay Horror, Lgbt Horror, Film Reviews, Queer, Tv & Film, Gay, Film History, Lgbt

4.7 • 931 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2024

⏱️ 104 minutes

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We're back in Hitchcock territory talking about queer villains again with 1951's Strangers on a Train. In addition to queer author Patricia Highsmith's source material, we've got lead actor Farley Granger (Rope), obsessive stalking, "I like you" and shirt buttoning, plus climactic fucking on the carousel. Plus: a tense tennis match, a reflective murder, slutty Miriam, frequent subversions, surprising comedy, and MVP Pat Hitchcock as Babs! References: > Danny Savage. “Homosexuality in Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train (Updated).” Savage Film > Noah Gittell. "Murder and Queer Commentary Brew in Strangers on a Train." Washington City Paper > Mervyn Nicholson. "Stranger and Stranger: Hitchcock and Male Envy." Bright Lights Film Journal Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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