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“I think a lot of queer people are attracted to Halloween, and horror in general, because we see ourselves reflected in the deviation from ‘normalcy’ built in the fantasies of the genre. The idea that characters can have 7 costume changes in the span of a day doesn’t really make sense but the audience accepts extremes like those in music videos.” The Atomic Age saw early depictions of the campy and creepy in TV and movies from the 1950’s and forward and with this, ghoulish glam has had a lengthy appeal:  Morticia, Bride of Frankenstein, Vampira.

Having developed from mere makeup to cool costuming and finally music video creations, the beauty injection galavant of “Back from the Dead” is a perfect follow-up from the duo’s previous forage into spooky singles. Though in rhinestones and baths of blood, the Dracula-esqe Satanic spa matched perfectly to their honest pop prowess, possession and obsession aligning with early Gaga rhymes and rhythm, infectious and irresistible.   

The horror genre has always been excessive, much to the delight of Chris, who says, “Unlike traditional film, the audience suspends their disbelief and it’s acceptable to have more open ended plots, outrageous costumes, disjointed editing and unrealistic storylines.

For the beach scene we actually covered my entire floor in sheets and dumped over 100 pounds of play sand on the ground to transform the space. We will donate $1 for every product purchased from the Pride Parade Collection to support LGBTQIA+ youth at Covenant House, up to $15,000. We are both driven and hold one another to high standards which leads to a lot of work together that I am always proud of,” Mackenzie gushes.

To mark Pride, we created a Pride Parade Collection of must-have celebration supplies, including items from LGBTQIA+-founded brands, on the app. Chris’ songwriting has always leaned towards the otherworldly and attaching visual cues has been fundamental to the BFFs’ playful photos and nightlife lewks. “When it comes to taking whatever insane idea we have for a shoot or video and actually executing it, we had to learn how to be innovative with the space and materials available, which is very little.

Chris’ living room houses the meticulous process, sharing, “We strategically turned my furniture into props for the video like covering my desk in foam board and sculpting it to look like a crypt. Some of the props from the video were actually pulled from the alley behind my apartment and cleaned up and painted.” A year ago, their Bathory boudoir “Love At First Bite” (below) solidified their sacrifice to glam and gore.

It gives us an opportunity to highlight the talent of performers who have yet to have the platform that televised drag shows have given other artists.”  

Follow these glorious glam things on IG for more news and juicy content @chriswalshthestar and @kenziejaynev. Why Halloween? Elvira’s 1988 camp comedy Mistress of the Dark, however, has influenced Chris and Mackenzie most. 

From their Instagram accounts, you’d think these drag enthusiasts reside in NYC, but their base is Richmond, VA.

Mackenzie’s exploration of drag digs deeper with the amazing Absolutely Podcast.

For WUSSY’s take on spooky songs, check out our Shalloween Screams playlist.