A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

Fred Krueger! He’s inside me, and he wants to take me again! This week PJ and Derek present a message by special guest Charlie Suor before discussing Jack Sholder’s polarizing sequel that traded dream logic for psychological horror in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the film’s infamous legacy, its haunting portrayal of identity and repression, and the ways Freddy Krueger evolves from dream-stalker to a symbol of internal torment. 📺Check out Charlie’s work on his website or his list of Queer Horror films on Letterboxd.Here is the list of questions we had Charlie ponder while watching Freddy’s Revenge:- Had you seen this film before or was this your first time viewing?- What did you know about this film before watching? Did it live up to what you had heard?- Do you like Freddy as a character? What did you think of how he was handled in this film vs the original?- What was your favorite effect or sequence?- What did you think of the main character? Does having a final boy stand out at all?- Did you like the dance scene or think that it's cringe?- Did the film resonate with you personally or can you see where it could resonate with those in the queer community?- Do you think this does more good or bad for gay representation in film? - Would you recommend this film? Any other queer horror you would recommend?To donate to help Mark Patton in his fight for wellness: https://gofund.me/d08f0e69To donate to the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ youth: The Trevor ProjectJoin us on Third Channel Patreon to support the show and gain access to bonus content!Follow us @thirdchannelpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube and @thirdchannelpod on Bluesky, Twitter, & Letterboxd. You can also see what else the guys are watching @PJtheMummyand @thatdrosenberg on Letterboxd.Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.tyLogo Design by Belle DeVelle Co @belledevellecoEpisode Artwork by Nathan Walkington @nathannyilhttps://linktr.ee/thirdchannelpodcastSend us Fan MailSupport the showThird Channel Podcast delves into the horror franchises you love from the perspectives of a life-long horror hound & a newbie to the genre. 📺