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 StoryGothic LiteratureThe History of Horror is GayGuessing the Mould: Homosocial Sins and Identity in Horace Walpole's The Castle of OtrantoQueering Gothic in the Romantic AgeThe History of Horror is the History of QueernessDid Mary Shelley Lose Her Virginity on Her Mother’s Grave?Did Mary Shelley Keep Her Late Husband’s Heart?Famous Bis: Mary ShelleyLesbian Representation in the Vampire Classic CarmillaThe Queer Life of Bram StokerOut of the Shadow of ‘Nosferatu’A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2 Freddy's Revenge 1985 Film Clips I've Got The BrainsThe Nightmare Behind the Gayest Horror Film Ever MadeWelcome to Our Nightmares: Behind the Scene with Today's Horror ActorsGet Out: The Rise and Rise of Queer Horror33 Essential LGBTQ+ Horror MoviesTop 100 Gay Horror FilmsEleftheria by Rob LovelessSupport the showGet Your Merch

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