The Skeleton In The Closet: 8 LGBTQ+ Horror Films Claiming The Genre
When you think of the horror genre, the LGBTQ+ community is probably one of the last things you think of. However, horror is much more queer-coded than you may think.

This documentary examines the experiences of foreign women in northern Spain engaged in the struggle for equal rights. Using personal narratives, it highlights their challenges, achievements, and the influence of their activism. With guidance from documentary filmmakers Belkis Vega and Heddy Honigmann, the film presents a perspective on displacement, identity, and justice, bringing attention to voices left unheard.
When you think of the horror genre, the LGBTQ+ community is probably one of the last things you think of. However, horror is much more queer-coded than you may think.
Asha, the main character, is a biracial woman who discovers the power of magic wishing dust.
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
The “gay best friend”, an age-old trope, has been done in countless films and television series. Ranging from one-note (Sex and the City's Stanford and Mario) to nuanced (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Tituss), the gay best friend exists to support and advise the main protagonist, with their conflicts swept to the side.
'Spiderhead' is Netflix's latest high high-concept Sci-fi offering in the acts of Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, Jurnee Smollett, and Mark Paguio
Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, 'Shang-Chi', deserves praise for balancing epic superhero action, a heartfelt family plot, and positive Asian representation.