The Transformative Powers of Monstrosity – A List Of Body Horror Films With Trans Allegories
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.

BoyForSale follows the journey of young men taken in, groomed and freed of their sense of autonomy, to become what they deeply long to be: objects of desire. They're appraised and put up for auction for the wealthy and powerful to bid upon, allowing them the opportunity to claim the ultimate prize; virginal bodies with submissive hearts. Once won, these boys must do everything their masters command. River loves being objectified. The way he feels when all eyes are on him is a rush like no other. He is often fantasized about being someones prized possession, being adored and valued above all else... And now, thanks to the buyers of the secret auction, he can be put on display to be sold as just such a prize in The Boy River: Chapters 1-5.
In the spirit of Halloween, here's a list of body horror films which can be interpreted as trans allegories.
It’s 2021 and what few LGBTQ+ films that are produced by major film studios continue to star cisgender heterosexual actors, rather than actual LGBTQ+ people.
The sequel to the 2010 live-action movie focuses on sibling rivalry.
Stand and Deliver is an inspirational classic from 1988 starring Edward James Olmos as Jaime Escalante, and his class of rag tag students in East Los Angeles. It’s the story of how a new teacher shows a motley group of students in the inner city with backgrounds as gang members, dishwashers, and mechanics — the power of self-determination. He teaches the teenagers to believe in themselves through algebra and calculus.
Although Christmas is a time of year for love and cheer for all, holiday cinema has not always represented diverse communities. Being a holiday with Christian origins, much of its media consists of straight white families or straight white romances. Luckily, modern years have been bringing with them plenty of POC and LGBTQ+ representation that the holidays so desperately need.
While not everyone may relate to the circumstances Danielle finds herself in in 'Shiva Baby', some are sure to understand her struggles as she is scrutinized for being a woman, a college student, an LGBT person, and a sugar baby.