By: MADDI MCGILLVRAY
Are you a fan of quirky horror movie references and drag? Then you’ll love the Diet Ghosts. Made up of Lucinda Miu, Kitty Creature, Aura Nova, and Lady Kunterpunt, the Diet Ghosts have been haunting Toronto’s west end with their over-the-top drag shows since 2017. To celebrate Pride month and the release of our first-ever Queer Fear issue (#189), Rue Morgue will be teaming up with the Diet Ghosts to present Who Wants to Raise the Dead? on June 28th at The Beaver nightclub. In anticipation of the event, Rue Morgue wanted to introduce our readers to the ghouls behind the Diet Ghosts.
LUCINDA MIU
Photography by Quinton Cruickshank
One song to describe yourself: Angel With the Scabbed Wings – Marilyn Manson
Weapon of choice: A look
Most underrated horror monster: Nightmare Dumpster Figure from Mulholland Drive
My nightmare fuel: The Mama from Goodnight, Mommy after her surgery. What a look!
Upcoming haunts: SHADE: Pride Edition June 22nd, Empire’s Ball Semifinals with the Ghosties July 3rd, and Toronto Burlesque Festival July 19th
Last words: “I’d like to thank the Academy”
Resting place: @lucindamiu
LADY KUNTERPUNT
Photography by David J. Fulde
One song to describe yourself: Quiche Lorraine – B52s
Weapon of choice: Rubber chicken that’s also a knife
Most underrated horror monster: Giant ants from THEM
My nightmare fuel: Pennywise
Upcoming haunts: Bloom @ Family Pride, Sunday 8pm – 10pm
Last words: “You ever try to swallow a sword, kid?”
Resting place: @ladykunterpunt all across the board
AURA NOVA
Photography by Quinton Cruickshank
One song to describe yourself: Genocide Utopia – Satan’s Cheerleaders. It’s Vampira yelling out a sermon from a piece of newspaper found on the sidewalk, on top of an all-female 80s garage punk band. Flawless.
Weapon of choice: Chainsaw
Most underrated horror monster: The Head That Wouldn’t Die
My nightmare fuel: Lily Munster
Upcoming haunts: The Diet Ghosts are hosting the game show sensation that’s plaguing the nation “Who Wants to Raise the Dead?” at the Beaver on June 28th! And, if you’re into The Sims, keep and eye out on mine and Lady Kunterpunt’s social media this summer……
Last words: “I don’t feel anything, I’m going to take another”
Resting place: @aura.nova on Instagram or facebook.com/auranovaqueen
KITTY CREATURE
Photography by Quinton Cruickshank
One song to describe yourself: Nina Hagen – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Weapon of choice: Kirkhammer from Bloodborne
Most underrated horror monster: Cat Boy from Ju-on
My nightmare fuel: Lucy Westenra (Bram Stoker’s Dracula)
Upcoming haunts: Alternaqueer Stage during Toronto Pride (June 22), Cleaning my litterbox
Last words: “Does this look infected to you?”
Resting place: @kittycreaturecomforts
Want to stay up to date on all upcoming Diet Ghost shows? Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
