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Heather O. Petrocelli, PhD—aka Dr. Horror Dyke.

I'm just a chronically ill, neurodivergent, immunocompromised, fat post-binary dyke into all things film—with a special interest in horror.

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@scaredsane.bsky.social excited to know what you think about the book 🖤💀🌈
scaredsane.bsky.social Scared Sane @scaredsane.bsky.social · May 24
Special delivery from @queerforfear.com

So excited to dig into this! 📖

#horror #horrorsky #booksky #queer #queerhorror
May 25, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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This is the sweetest endorsement my book has received—and in a Fruit Brute T-shirt, no less!

I absolutely adore @gayofthedead.bsky.social, and I look forward to chatting about horror with him until we're old and senile.

Snag your copy of Queer Horror: A Film Guide!

(DM Sean for a discount code)
gayofthedead.bsky.social Sean aka Gay of the Dead @gayofthedead.bsky.social · Apr 30
Author Book Trade! Thank you @queerforfear.com for trading your gorgeous book QUEER FOR FEAR: HORROR FILM AND THE QUEER SPECTATOR for my gorgeous book QUEER HORROR: A FILM GUIDE!
#booksky #writersofbluesky #horrorfilm #queerhorror #gayagenda
April 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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What Ro said 💋

(read the entire🧵)
rosalarian.bsky.social Ro Salarian @rosalarian.bsky.social · Apr 29
RHPS is a controversial film by today's queer media standards, but if you came out after the queer media boom from 15 years ago, you might not understand how important this was for older queer folks. This was a legit sanctuary for a lot of people, cis and trans alike. 🧵
margotatwell.bsky.social Margot Atwell @margotatwell.bsky.social · Apr 29
ABSOLUTE PLEASURE is an anthology of queer writing on the iconic camp horror classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, ft @sarahgailey.bsky.social @magsvisaggio.com with cover art by the talented @rosalarian.bsky.social.

Preorder and nab some truly excellent merch:

www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...
April 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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CALLING ALL TRANSYLVANIANS! The chance to pre-order your copy of 'Absolute Pleasure: Queer Perspectives on Rocky Horror' is NOW!

DON'T DREAM IT— FUND IT!

PRE-ORDER HERE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

Incredible cover art by: @rosalarian.bsky.social
The image shows the cover of a book titled "Absolute Pleasure: Queer Perspectives on Rocky Horror." The cover features a stylized illustration with bold colors and the book is set against a black background scattered with gold stars. The central image depicts a figure with curly black hair wearing red lipstick and a pearl necklace. The figure is adorned with purple feather boas, and is wearing a corset with "ABSOLUTE PLEASURE" written on it in large black text. The bottom of the cover indicates it's "EDITED BY MARGOT ATWELL" with a "FOREWORD BY CARMEN MARIA MACHADO." The title "ROCKY HORROR" appears in dripping, horror-style red font, emphasizing the connection to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The overall aesthetic combines glamour, camp, and theatrical elements that reflect the cult classic's themes.
April 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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I'm thrilled to share that @peacheschrist.com and I are bringing Queer for Fear Live! to Penn State.

This show is extra special as I’ll be with Peaches on her return to her alma mater. Join us for a fun mix of lecture, drag, and podcast-style chat on April 16th at HUB Freeman Auditorium!
Event poster with a dynamic color gradient transitioning from vibrant magenta to deep blue, featuring wavy, undulating horizontal lines that create a sense of energy and movement. The design includes two circular portraits with distinct color treatments: the left portrait is bathed in warm red-orange tones, while the right portrait is cast in cool blue-purple hues. On the left, a person with short hair and glasses is illuminated with a reddish filter that creates a dramatic, stylized effect. On the right, a drag queen with voluminous yellow hair and elaborate stage makeup is dramatically lit, appearing almost ethereal against the blue background. Large white text reading "Queer for Fear Live!" spans the top of the image with a slightly playful, organic letterform design. Event details are displayed at the bottom, indicating the date (April 16), time (7:00 - 9:00 p.m.), and venue (HUB Freeman Auditorium). The Student Initiated Initiative Fee logo is positioned in the bottom left corner.
April 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Never knew that being the meat in this index sandwich could be so gratifying.

Thanks @thepetermarra.bsky.social for this unforeseen accomplishment in 'Queer Slashers' 😉🖤💀🌈
Close up of an index page in the book Queer Slashers with magenta dots highlighting subsequent entries for Cassandra Peterson, Earl Peterson (character, Female Trouble), Heather O. Petrocelli, phallus, and Pink Flamingos (John Waters, 1972).
March 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Perennial badass Tura Satana in Ted V. Mikels's 'The Astro-Zombies' — @amiepascal.com and I keep talking about this look, this "still" from the film (i.e., terrible photo I snapped off the TV with my phone).
A still from the 1968 cult film 'The Astro-Zombies' featuring actor Tura Satana reclining on an orange floral-patterned couch. She wears a bright turquoise green satin dress with white embellishments and high heels. Satana, with her signature dark hair and bangs, is reading a newspaper while smoking. On a side table next to the couch are various items including reel-to-reel tape recorder. The image captures the distinctive 1960s aesthetic of the film with its vibrant colors and furniture.
March 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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💙💙💙
michaelvarrati.bsky.social Michael Varrati @michaelvarrati.bsky.social · Mar 3
Knowing that Isabella Rossellini is wearing blue velvet at tonight’s #Oscars makes my heart profoundly happy and sad at the same time.
March 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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New Queer Horror Podcast Alert!

Dropping soon from @gayofthedead.bsky.social is the podcast companion to his book, Queer Horror: A Film Guide!

Soon you'll be able to hear us chat about everything from boobs to busting the binary, from disability visibility to the death drive.

Get ready!
gayofthedead.bsky.social Sean aka Gay of the Dead @gayofthedead.bsky.social · Feb 26
And as if that weren't enough, MORE podcastery!
Queer Horror: A Film Guide - The Podcast coming soon all over your earbuds.
(Pictured: Dr. @queerforfear.com being super smart about queer horror stuff with me!)
Zoom conference window with two people, each from separate locations, recording a podcast. Top image: Dr. Heather Petrocelli in glasses and black sweatshirt. Bottom image: Sean Abley with large beard wearing baseball cap, glasses and headphones.
March 2, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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@gayofthedead.bsky.social has been in the vanguard of fans discussing the intersection of queerness & horror. So when Sean asked me to be a regular contributor to his new podcast, it was an easy 'HELL YES!'.

Plus, episodes will be roughly 30 minutes long, so you won’t need half your day to listen.
gayofthedead.bsky.social Sean aka Gay of the Dead @gayofthedead.bsky.social · Feb 6
Apparently the world needs another queer horror podcast, cuz that's what happened yesterday...
Queer Horror: A Film Guide - The Podcast coming soon...
(Pictured - Queer Horror: A Film Guide contributor @michaelvarrati.bsky.social and me!)
Screen capture from a zoom conference. Two separate images of men facing the camera during a podcast recording
March 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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I've probably thought about this scene once a day, every day, since seeing 'May December'.
A side profile of a woman with wavy shoulder-length auburn hair standing at an open refrigerator in a dimly lit kitchen. The caption at the bottom reads "I don't think we have enough hot dogs." This is a scene from the film "May December" featuring Julianne Moore. The image has a warm, muted color palette typical of the film's visual style.
February 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Looking up at tall trees against a vibrant blue sky. The image shows a mix of bare deciduous trees and evergreen conifers with dense green needles. The trees appear to be on a slope, creating a diagonal line across the frame. The sky is a clear, deep blue without any clouds.
February 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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A grainy, black and white still from the documentary "Rock Hudson's Home Movies", showing actor Jon Hall's bare back. The film still is shot in low lighting with overlaid text at the bottom reading "Movies and eroticism, who can separate them?"
February 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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An essential part of a road trip for @amiepascal.com and me is bookstore stops. Here's our bounty from Ashland, Oregon.
January 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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The only president I recognize.
Denise Richards as Mount Rushmore from the hit film Drop Dead Gorgeous.
January 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Support transgressive queer cinema! Concretely, by funding it!

I was introduced to Castration Movie during an interview with two of my fave film people, @willowcatelyn.bsky.social & @cadenmgardner.bsky.social —the film was beautiful & messy & vulgar & I loved it!

@weard.moe, I'm so ready for more!
Castration Movie Anthology ii. The Best Of Both Worlds
A trans woman in trouble. The second half of Louise Weard’s castration epic.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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They absolutely buried TikTok in a Pet Sematary because what was resurrected was NOT what was laid to rest.

We’re about to find out that sometimes dead is better, real quick.
January 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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Can't stop thinking about 'Perfect Days'
January 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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LINKS TO MUTUAL AID IN LOS ANGELES — PLEASE SHARE

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MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources
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January 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Join me and the fabulous @peacheschrist.com on January 16th at Wayne State University!

The event is FREE!
RSVP today [via link in bio]

Me and my decrepit meat sack can't wait to freeze my buns off in Detroit soon!
January 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Me and my dear ghoulfriend @peacheschrist.com are hitting the road together to bring some queer elder joy to college and university campuses. We will be sharing a piece of our lonnnng friendship and reveling in our queer love of horror. First stop: DETROIT on JANUARY 16TH. RSVP now [at link in bio]
January 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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I'm so excited to bring the first Queer for Fear Live to Detroit. @peacheschrist.com & I have been friends longer than most undergrads have been alive, but we can't wait to connect with them about horror.

Special thanks to @thepetermarra.bsky.social for all the work to make this event happen.
thepetermarra.bsky.social Peter Marra @thepetermarra.bsky.social · Dec 13
Beyond thrilled and excited to share that the incredible @peacheschrist.com and Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli (@queerforfear.bsky.social) are coming to Wayne State in a brand new event filled with drag, chat, and fun! Jan 16 7 pm at Community Arts Auditorium. FREE and open to the public. See you there!
December 13, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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Books that have stayed with you or influenced you. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
#BookSkyBonus
December 11, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
(20/20)
December 11, 2024 at 10:09 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
#Books
#BookSky 💙📚
#BookChallenge
(19/20)
December 10, 2024 at 10:00 PM