Queen of Screams: Luxy Charms Rules Halloween

Windsor’s spookiest queen celebrates her drag birthday with a killer lineup and a cult following.

Four years ago, a nervous young performer stepped onto the stage at Koko Starr’s Life’s A Drag – Open Stage event at Turbo Espresso Bar. That performer was Luxy Charms — who would go on to become Windsor’s undisputed queen of screams, blending horror, humor, and heart into every performance.

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Show poster from Luxy Charms’ first event. Friday, October 29, 2021.

Since that debut, Luxy has evolved into a local legend — known affectionately as the cereal killer, and the very first queen ever spotlighted by THISisDRAG.com in the premiere Halloween edition of DRAG MAG.

This October, Luxy celebrates her fourth drag birthday with two major events: Ryan & Steve’s 6th Annual Halloween Bash Extravaganza (Saturday, October 25 – invite only) and The Cult of Belle Vyra (Sunday, October 26 at The Barbershop Bar), featuring a killer lineup of Windsor’s finest creatures of the night.

🕸️ BLOOD, BEGINNINGS & THE BIRTH OF A MONSTER

THISisDRAG.com: You’re celebrating your fourth drag birthday this Halloween — congratulations! Can you take us back to that first performance at Life’s A Drag and what that night meant to you?
Luxy Charms: I remember being very nervous. It was the first time I’d ever stepped outside of the house in drag, and my entire friend circle came to support — sporting homemade T-shirts they made from Vistaprint or something. It was a competition-based open stage, and I managed to make it to the final lip-sync battle round through audience voting.

The song choice was determined very last minute, so I ended up learning it in literally a day — just listening to it on repeat until I couldn’t stand it anymore (I still can’t). I ended up winning! My best friend actually cried like a baby. We all celebrated by dancing the night away upstairs at a rave that was going on. I came home way too late, covered in dollar-store glitter, and tried to scrub it off just to get a few hours of sleep before work.

TiD: Since then, you’ve carved out a space as Windsor’s spooky queen. When did you realize that horror, Halloween, and all things creepy were part of your drag DNA?
LC: When I was a kid, I’d stay up late watching way-too-adult movies with my mom. That was our form of bonding. I always loved Halloween because it was an excuse to wear capes and grim reaper dresses with billowing sleeves — and nobody batted an eyelash. I’d give my little sisters’ Barbie dolls goth makeovers with black markers and nail polish. So when I started drag, going spooky felt completely natural — it’s what I’ve always loved.

What are some of your biggest inspirations — horror icons, movies, or moments — that have helped shape the Luxy Charms persona?
Tiffany (Bride of Chucky), Elvira, Morticia (The Addams Family), Tank Girl, Nancy (The Craft), Ginger (Ginger Snaps), Hexadecimal (Reboot), Leeloo (The Fifth Element), and Blind Mag (Repo! The Genetic Opera). Some horror, some not — but all empowered female characters. Growing up in a family full of women, my drag is really a love letter to badass femininity.

Fans know you as the “cereal killer.” Where did that name come from, and how does that playful horror energy show up in your performances?
“Luxy” came from two inspirations — Lux Interior, the lead singer of The Cramps, and Lux Lisbon from The Virgin Suicides. “Charms” came from my love of cereal as a comfort food. Ironically, Lucky Charms isn’t even my favorite cereal — but it just sounded right.

Halloween seems to be more than just a theme for you — it’s a lifestyle. What does Halloween mean to you personally and artistically?
Halloween has the best weather, decorations, color palette, parties, and candy — what’s not to love? It’s the one time of year when everyone feels free to dress however they want without fear of judgment. It’s equally magical as a kid and as an adult.

You’ve become a master at blending horror and humor on stage. How do you strike that balance between terrifying and entertaining your audience?
I always try to strike a balance — creepy, sexy, and funny. When the look says one thing and the performance flips it on its head, that’s when drag becomes really captivating.

If you could build your dream horror movie cast, which drag performers or local artists would you want to star alongside you — and who would die first?
Epoxy, Howl, Mercury Retrograde, Mina Gorgina, Randy Johnson, and Airress.
Epoxy would definitely die first. She’s the accident-prone bimbo one.

For all the baby ghouls and monsters just starting their drag journeys, what advice would you give to those trying to find their own voice (or scream) in the scene?
Just do it (insert Shia LaBeouf meme here). It’s easy to talk yourself out of it, but the best part about starting off rough is getting to look back and see how far you’ve grown. Do drag that you want to see — when you love what you’re doing, the audience will too.

“Drag taught me that my softness is my strength — even monsters can have heart.”

— Luxy Charms

🎭 RYAN & STEVE’S 6TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH

TiD: You’re on the cast of Ryan & Steve’s 6th Annual Halloween Bash Extravaganza — a fan-favourite private event that’s become a staple of Windsor’s spooky season. What makes this Halloween bash such a special gig for you?
LC: It’s such a fun gig because it’s not your typical drag venue. The audience is super diverse — people who might not normally attend shows. It gives everyone a reason to dress up and experience something they’ve never seen before.

What are some of your favorite memories or wildest moments from past Halloween performances?
It’s hard to narrow down! I’ve done everything from killer nurses to mosquito drag, witch hat reveals, zombie bites, and spider ladies eating men on stage. Horror always finds its way into my performances somehow.

🕷️ THE CULT OF BELLE VYRA

TiD: The next day you’re headlining The Cult of Belle Vyra at The Barbershop Bar. What can audiences expect from this dark and divine lineup?
LC: It’ll be the first time my entire drag family is performing in the same show, which is so special to me. Expect creepy, witchy, cult vibes — and maybe a little sacrilege. It’ll be enthralling and just the right amount of uncomfortable.

Without giving too much away, what kind of performance are you summoning for the night — are we in for a ritual, a resurrection, or something even more unholy?
You can expect something different from me — a heart-wrenching, somber ballad followed by something creepy and silly to lighten the mood.

The Cult of Belle Vyra
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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💀 WRAP-UP

TiD: Finally, is there anything you’d like to say to your fans, followers, or the creatures of Windsor getting ready to celebrate Halloween with you this year?
LC: All I can say is — wow. Four years. From the bottom of my cold, dead, shriveled little clown heart, thank you to everyone who’s supported me and my art. Drag has truly saved my life and helped me gain confidence I never knew I had.

I’ve met so many amazing people through drag — friends, family, even love. These are trying times, especially for those deemed “other.” Be kind, be compassionate, and show up for one another. It costs nothing — and it could save someone’s life.
Stay safe this Halloween — and please, don’t drink and drive.

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Four years after first stepping onto a Windsor stage, Luxy Charms continues to cast her spell on audiences with a mix of fright, fantasy, and fierce authenticity. What began as a one-night experiment at Life’s A Drag – Open Stage has grown into a legacy of glitter, gore, and unshakable individuality — proof that sometimes the monsters we create become the most beautiful parts of ourselves.

You can catch Luxy in all her dark glory this Halloween weekend at Ryan & Steve’s 6th Annual Halloween Bash Extravaganza (Saturday, October 25 – private event, invite only) and The Cult of Belle Vyra (Sunday, October 26 at The Barbershop Bar), featuring an unholy lineup of Windsor’s most wicked performers.

Whether she’s making you scream, laugh, or both at once, one thing is certain — Luxy Charms is a drag force to die for.

By Kevin Blondin
Photos by @timedrightphotography @darkelflx @crisco1492 and @photography.by.lilo