The history of horror goes back more than 250 years and has depicted queer themes since its origins. From Frankenstein to Freddy Krueger, horror has always been queer.

In this episode, we’re taking a look at the history of the horror genre, queer coded representation in horror literature and film, and modern-day depictions of queer characters.

Additional Resources:

• Britannica - Horror Story
• Gothic Literature
• The History of Horror is Gay
• Guessing the Mould: Homosocial Sins and Identity in Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto
• Queering Gothic in the Romantic Age
• The History of Horror is the History of Queerness
• Did Mary Shelley Lose Her Virginity on Her Mother’s Grave?
• Did Mary Shelley Keep Her Late Husband’s Heart?
• Famous Bis: Mary Shelley
• Lesbian Representation in the Vampire Classic Carmilla
• The Queer Life of Bram Stoker
• Out of the Shadow of ‘Nosferatu’
• A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2 Freddy's Revenge 1985 Film Clips I've Got The Brains
• The Nightmare Behind the Gayest Horror Film Ever Made
• Welcome to Our Nightmares: Behind the Scene with Today's Horror Actors
• Get Out: The Rise and Rise of Queer Horror
• 33 Essential LGBTQ+ Horror Movies
• Top 100 Gay Horror Films
• Eleftheria by Rob Loveless

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