# The Plague (2025) feat. Trace Thurman

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Podcast: [The Queer Gaze](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-queer-gaze-7175296)
Published: 2026-01-02T08:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Conrad and Joe are joined by Horror Queers' Trace Thurman to discuss Charlie Polinger's debut feature, The Plague (2025). Expect plenty of discussion about pre-teen bullying, queer-coding, and body horror as we're collectively triggered by this story about hazing rituals gone awry at an all-boy water polo camp. Plus: praising Kayo Martin as central antagonist Jake, Joel Edgerton's useless Coach, and debate about how rarely (or not!) this kind of story is told. Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for a ~33 minute bonus spoiler-heavy discussion. Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find us Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: thequeergazeshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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