Top 5 Queer Horror Films to Watch for Pride Month

It’s Pride Month, and we’re going dark in the most fabulous way possible. 🌈💀

In this Café Crashdown episode, I’m counting down my Top 5 Queer Horror Films you absolutely need to watch this June. From masked killers in West Hollywood to eerie Norwegian psychodramas and erotic thrillers soaked in dread, this list highlights the power of LGBTQ+ voices in horror.

Queer horror has always been here, sometimes coded, sometimes bold—but always unforgettable. Whether you’re new to the genre or already obsessed, this video dives into films that celebrate identity, survival, and beautifully twisted storytelling.

FEATURING:
Hellbent (2004) – The first gay slasher
Knife+Heart (2018) – French Giallo with heartbreak and flair
Thelma (2017) – Repressed powers and queer awakening
Stranger by the Lake (2013) – Quiet thrills, loud emotions
They/Them (2022) – Conversion camp horror with a queer cast


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►PRODUCTION CREDITS:
Hosts: ‪@KaylaSpelling‬
Directed & Edited by: Kayla Spelling
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► TRAILER CLIPS:
Hellbent (2004) Trailer Clips
Knife+Heart (2018) Trailer Clips
Thelma (2017) Trailer Clips
They/Them (2022) Trailer Clips
Stranger by the Lake (2013) Trailer Clips


► MUSIC CREDITS:
Theme Song by: Cody Martin "Apex Program Background"
Background Music by: Cody Martin "Demigorgon"
Old Theme Song by: Taylor Henry


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► CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO
0:00 - Intro
1:16 - What is Queer Horror?
1:58 - Hellbent (2004)
2:43 - Knife+Heart (2018)
3:35 - Thelma (2017)
4:03 - Stranger by the Lake (2013)
4:41 - They/Them (2022)
5:28 - Outro