June Gloom Productions
@junegloomprod.bsky.social
Devoted to the production, curation, and creation of queer horror and queer social commentary cinema.
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New to June Gloom? Some of our past projects have included THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE, THE LATENT IMAGE, A HALLOWEEN TRICK, YOURS MINE OURS, IS THIS A DATE?, THE OFFICE IS MINE, UNUSUAL ATTACHMENT, A SWEET SURPRISE, WHAT'S LEFT INSIDE, the mini-series SO FAR, SO CLOSE, and more!
We're extremely honored to learn that THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE was included in this piece for @soundspheremag.bsky.social by @beedelores.bsky.social, who calls it "...essential viewing for every queer horror fan."
I wrote about 10 Must-See Indie Horror Movies of 2025. My picks include Bystanders, The Plastic Men, Fey, and The Brooklyn Butcher!
Peep my list on @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/10-must...
Peep my list on @soundspheremag.bsky.social www.soundspheremag.com/news/10-must...
10 Must-See Indie Horror Movies of 2025 - Soundsphere magazine
2025 has been a record year for horror movies. Such theatrical releases as Sinners and Weapons cleaned up at the box office, while others like Shelby Oaks, Frankenstein, and Good Boy brewed up plenty ...
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November 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
We're extremely honored to learn that THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE was included in this piece for @soundspheremag.bsky.social by @beedelores.bsky.social, who calls it "...essential viewing for every queer horror fan."
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Just in time for Halloween, I had the distinct pleasure of selecting eight of my favorite frights on @shudder.com, and if you know anything about my personal taste in films, things get fun, frightening, and downright weird. Check it out!
We know it's not easy to choose 8 films for Favorite Frights on @shudder.com. @michaelvarrati.bsky.social, fresh off from this year's @fangoria.bsky.social Chainsaw Awards, as well as the writer and director of THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE, pulled through!
From THE GUEST to PONTYPOOL, check them out 🔽
From THE GUEST to PONTYPOOL, check them out 🔽
Favorite Frights on Shudder with Michael Varrati, writer and director of There’s a Zombie Outside and the 2025 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
A story on Letterboxd.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Just in time for Halloween, I had the distinct pleasure of selecting eight of my favorite frights on @shudder.com, and if you know anything about my personal taste in films, things get fun, frightening, and downright weird. Check it out!
June Gloom is extremely proud to be one of the production companies behind @brendohales.bsky.social's feature film directorial debut, SCORCH MARKS! Get ready, a dark, queer storm ia a-comin'!
Chainsaw Awards alumni Brendan Haley and Michael Varrati are teaming up for an all-new LGBTQ horror film, hitting theaters next year.
Two Chainsaw Awards Alumni Team Up For LGBTQ Horror Film SCORCH MARKS
Chainsaw Awards alumni Brendan Haley and Michael Varrati are teaming up for an all-new LGBTQ horror film, hitting theaters next year.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
June Gloom is extremely proud to be one of the production companies behind @brendohales.bsky.social's feature film directorial debut, SCORCH MARKS! Get ready, a dark, queer storm ia a-comin'!
Check out this very comprehensive and nuanced conversation about THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE!
“Bede Vs. The Living Dead Bonus Episode - Interview With @michaelvarrati.bsky.social [There's A Zombie Outside (2024)]”
Apple: bit.ly/48Mr5AZ
Spotify: bit.ly/4qiaL17
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#TheresAZombieOutside #Podcast #Horror #Interview #MichaelVarrati #IndieHorror #ZombieFilm
Apple: bit.ly/48Mr5AZ
Spotify: bit.ly/4qiaL17
Links: linktr.ee/bedevsthelivingdead
#TheresAZombieOutside #Podcast #Horror #Interview #MichaelVarrati #IndieHorror #ZombieFilm
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Check out this very comprehensive and nuanced conversation about THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE!
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Tonight is the night! Get all the details on how to watch horror’s biggest night in this post.
Make your predictions in the comments!
Make your predictions in the comments!
FYI: The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards air Sunday October 19. Here's your complete guide on how to watch and the official ballot to share your picks for the best in horror!
How To Watch The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards
The 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards air Sunday October 19. Here's your complete guide on how to watch and the official ballot to share your picks for the best in horror!
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October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tonight is the night! Get all the details on how to watch horror’s biggest night in this post.
Make your predictions in the comments!
Make your predictions in the comments!
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Hey Los Angeles! Want your Halloween to get even GAYER? I'm joining the hosts of The Black Cat Cinema Series for a post-screening discussion of 2004's HELLBENT! What's more, we'll be joined by director Paul Etheredge! Oct. 29! 7:30PM! Look Cinema in Glendale! glendale.lookcinemas.com/movie/black-...
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Hey Los Angeles! Want your Halloween to get even GAYER? I'm joining the hosts of The Black Cat Cinema Series for a post-screening discussion of 2004's HELLBENT! What's more, we'll be joined by director Paul Etheredge! Oct. 29! 7:30PM! Look Cinema in Glendale! glendale.lookcinemas.com/movie/black-...
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The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are this weekend and, as far as I know, we're the only award show with a recurring slasher. So, come for the celebration, community, and wins...and stay for the masked baddie who is very aggro about all those things.
October 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are this weekend and, as far as I know, we're the only award show with a recurring slasher. So, come for the celebration, community, and wins...and stay for the masked baddie who is very aggro about all those things.
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We're absolutely thrilled that THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE has landed on Dekkoo for the Halloween season! Check it out and dig into the queer, meta-horror of it all!
During a romantic camping trip, Adam spots a zombie near the cabin. His friends: “You’re just stressed.”
The zombie: follows him back to L.A.
The result: one man’s fight to keep control of his horror movie—and his sanity.
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The zombie: follows him back to L.A.
The result: one man’s fight to keep control of his horror movie—and his sanity.
🧟♂️💅 www.dekkoo.com/there-s-a-zo...
There's A Zombie Outside - Stream Gay Movies & LGBTQ+ Films Online | Dekkoo
During a camping trip with his hunky boyfriend, budding gay filmmaker Adam spots a zombie lurking near their cabin. His friends dismiss his claims as stress-induced paranoia, but when Adam returns to ...
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October 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We're absolutely thrilled that THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE has landed on Dekkoo for the Halloween season! Check it out and dig into the queer, meta-horror of it all!
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I had the honor of sitting down with the Los Angeles Blade and writer Matt Minton to discuss why THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW still has impact 50 years later. We discuss queer resonance, the power of camp, midnight movie legacy, and beyond. Go read!
www.losangelesblade.com/2025/09/16/t...
www.losangelesblade.com/2025/09/16/t...
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’: Michael Varrati on why the queer, camp classic still resonates 50 years later
“You got to let your freak flag fly,” says Varrati
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September 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I had the honor of sitting down with the Los Angeles Blade and writer Matt Minton to discuss why THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW still has impact 50 years later. We discuss queer resonance, the power of camp, midnight movie legacy, and beyond. Go read!
www.losangelesblade.com/2025/09/16/t...
www.losangelesblade.com/2025/09/16/t...
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Oh hey, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are back, baby...and we've got an out of this world show for you this year! Check out this exclusive from Variety, revealing the details on our amazing hosts, the full list of presenters, and more! variety.com/2025/awards/...
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards 2025 Sets October Premiere Date on Shudder (EXCLUSIVE)
The Fangoria 2025 Chainsaw Awards are set to premiere on Oct. 19 on Shudder, with Josh Ruben and Barbara Crampton serving as co-hosts.
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September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Oh hey, the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards are back, baby...and we've got an out of this world show for you this year! Check out this exclusive from Variety, revealing the details on our amazing hosts, the full list of presenters, and more! variety.com/2025/awards/...
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#CurrentlyWatching
THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE
Super-meta movie within a movie mindfuckery from the twisted mind of @michaelvarrati.bsky.social
On Tubi.
THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE
Super-meta movie within a movie mindfuckery from the twisted mind of @michaelvarrati.bsky.social
On Tubi.
September 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#CurrentlyWatching
THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE
Super-meta movie within a movie mindfuckery from the twisted mind of @michaelvarrati.bsky.social
On Tubi.
THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE
Super-meta movie within a movie mindfuckery from the twisted mind of @michaelvarrati.bsky.social
On Tubi.
Back in July, S'MORE OF THE WORLDS played the legendary Blobfest...and in the process, won the award for "Fan Favorite!" Today, we received our trophy! S'MORE was written/directed by Michael Varrati, stars Danny Plotner, VFX/cinematography by Andrew J. Ceperley, & Production Design by Brendan Haley!
August 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Back in July, S'MORE OF THE WORLDS played the legendary Blobfest...and in the process, won the award for "Fan Favorite!" Today, we received our trophy! S'MORE was written/directed by Michael Varrati, stars Danny Plotner, VFX/cinematography by Andrew J. Ceperley, & Production Design by Brendan Haley!
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Finding joy in deranged cinema is a powerful balm to an often joylessly deranged world.
August 28, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Finding joy in deranged cinema is a powerful balm to an often joylessly deranged world.
Check it out! @michaelvarrati.bsky.social stopped by ANOTHER GAY HORROR POD to have a fairly in-depth conversation about THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE, among many other things! Go listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
August 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Check it out! @michaelvarrati.bsky.social stopped by ANOTHER GAY HORROR POD to have a fairly in-depth conversation about THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE, among many other things! Go listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
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It’s the last day of @midsummerscream.bsky.social…and Santa’s bringing something scary! Check out this panel on the intersection of horror and feel-good holiday films featuring Kimberly J. Brown, Carolyn Hennesy, Daniel Kountz, Mike Zara, and ME! Moderated Norm Gidney! 2:30PM on the FrankenStage!
August 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
It’s the last day of @midsummerscream.bsky.social…and Santa’s bringing something scary! Check out this panel on the intersection of horror and feel-good holiday films featuring Kimberly J. Brown, Carolyn Hennesy, Daniel Kountz, Mike Zara, and ME! Moderated Norm Gidney! 2:30PM on the FrankenStage!
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Frightfully fabulous! The Queer Horror panel is happening TODAY at San Diego Comic-Con! Hosted by me and featuring an all-star line-up that includes David M. Booher, Teri Gamble, Casey Gilly, Sina Grace, and Wendy Pini! Sponsored by Prism Comics! Join us at 2PM PST in Room 4! Let's go ghouls!
July 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Frightfully fabulous! The Queer Horror panel is happening TODAY at San Diego Comic-Con! Hosted by me and featuring an all-star line-up that includes David M. Booher, Teri Gamble, Casey Gilly, Sina Grace, and Wendy Pini! Sponsored by Prism Comics! Join us at 2PM PST in Room 4! Let's go ghouls!
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Headed to San Diego Comic-Con this week? Join me for an array of spooky goings-on! I'll be on the Fangoria panel Thursday, hosting the Queer Horror panel on Friday, and doing signings at the Prism Comics booth (#2144) periodically throughout the weekend! Come say hi! #SDCC
July 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Headed to San Diego Comic-Con this week? Join me for an array of spooky goings-on! I'll be on the Fangoria panel Thursday, hosting the Queer Horror panel on Friday, and doing signings at the Prism Comics booth (#2144) periodically throughout the weekend! Come say hi! #SDCC
Today is your last chance to vote for the 2025 FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS and THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE for Best Streaming Premiere! Go!
Today is the last chance to cast your votes for the 2025 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards!
Don't let your favorite horror movies & performances face an untimely demise. Each category is stacked with incredible talent, your vote can make all the difference!
#ChainsawAwards #FANGORIA #HorrorAwards #Shudder
Don't let your favorite horror movies & performances face an untimely demise. Each category is stacked with incredible talent, your vote can make all the difference!
#ChainsawAwards #FANGORIA #HorrorAwards #Shudder
July 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today is your last chance to vote for the 2025 FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS and THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE for Best Streaming Premiere! Go!
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There are only a few days left to vote for the FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS, where our film THERE’S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE has been nominated for BEST STREAMING PREMIERE! Go, go, go! www.fangoria.com/vote/
July 16, 2025 at 10:59 PM
There are only a few days left to vote for the FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS, where our film THERE’S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE has been nominated for BEST STREAMING PREMIERE! Go, go, go! www.fangoria.com/vote/
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We talked about it so much, I did eventually conceptualize an idea on how to execute it as one truly bonkers movie. So, if any of you production houses are feeling like getting nuts...(pun intended)
July 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We talked about it so much, I did eventually conceptualize an idea on how to execute it as one truly bonkers movie. So, if any of you production houses are feeling like getting nuts...(pun intended)
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Every day they announce a new Amityville movie and it’s not this one that @michaelvarrati.bsky.social @jasonkauz.bsky.social and I made up, I die a little.
July 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Every day they announce a new Amityville movie and it’s not this one that @michaelvarrati.bsky.social @jasonkauz.bsky.social and I made up, I die a little.
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Queer Horror returns to San Diego Comic-Con! I’m bringing our fabulous and frightful conversation back to you with an amazing line-up of scarily sensational creators! Hosted by yours truly! Sponsored by the legendary Prism Comics! Friday, July 25th at 2pm in Room 4! Let’s go ghouls!
July 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Queer Horror returns to San Diego Comic-Con! I’m bringing our fabulous and frightful conversation back to you with an amazing line-up of scarily sensational creators! Hosted by yours truly! Sponsored by the legendary Prism Comics! Friday, July 25th at 2pm in Room 4! Let’s go ghouls!
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Tonight's the night! VEGAS IN SPACE screens at the Academy Museum and will feature an accompanying conversation between me and filmmaker Phillip R. Ford! Drag queens in space! An Oasis of Glamour in a Sea of Mediocrity! Go, go, go: www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/...
July 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Tonight's the night! VEGAS IN SPACE screens at the Academy Museum and will feature an accompanying conversation between me and filmmaker Phillip R. Ford! Drag queens in space! An Oasis of Glamour in a Sea of Mediocrity! Go, go, go: www.academymuseum.org/en/programs/...