Horror movies that tell stories related to people belonging to the LGBT+ community are, for some reason, increasingly popular.
Nowadays, we can already find films on practically any topic in the film industry. The cinematic world already has such a huge pool of interesting productions to offer that there is now something for everyone.
In honor of Pride Month, we’ve compiled a list of eight LGBT+-themed horror films that are definitely worth watching in your spare time and celebrating Pride Month that way.
8 horror movies with LGBT+ themes.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
A newly engaged couple experiences a breakdown in an isolated location and must seek refuge in the quirky mansion of Dr. Frank-n-Furter.
The musical, whose main character is Frank-n-Furter, a “sweet transgender transvestite from Transylvania” played by Tim Curry, who has become one of the most iconic horror characters, is probably the best cult film on the subject. At the same time, it is quite an important film for the LGBT+ community. The Rocky Horror Picture Show can be viewed on Disney+.
The Hunger
A love triangle develops between a beautiful but dangerous vampire (Catherine Deneuve), her celibate companion (David Bowie) and a gerontologist (Susan Sarandon).
The film tells the story of vampire Miriam and her desperate need for companionship as she seduces two men. The Hunger is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
Jennifer’s Body
A freshly possessed high school cheerleader turns into a succubus who specializes in killing her classmates. Can her best friend put an end to the horror?
An interesting fact about this film is that it was advertised with kissing scenes between Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried to attract more young viewers. In reality, the film is a brutal look at how intimate and cruel relationships between women can be. Jennifer’s Body is available to watch on Dinsey+.
What Keeps You Alive
Majestic mountains, a tranquil lake and venomous betrayals engulf a married couple trying to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.
Two women decide to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in a mountainous area, until one of them is pushed off a cliff by the other, turning out to be a serial killer. What Keeps You Alive can be viewed on Amazon Prime Video.
Interview with a Vampire
The story, based on the cult novel by Anne Rice, follows Louis de Pointe’s epic tale of love, blood and the dangers of immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy.
Based on the book by Anne Rice, the film features icons such as Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The title tells the romantic story of two male vampires who adopt a little vampire girl. The film can be viewed on Apple TV.
Bit
A transgender teenager on vacation in Los Angeles struggles to survive after she meets four queer feminist vampires who are trying to rid the city streets of predatory men.
Transgender Laurel joins a vampire sabbat composed solely of women. A fairly fresh 2019 film with interesting neon scenes. To watch on Apple TV.
The Perfection
When troubled musical talent Charlotte finds Elizabeth, a new student at her former school, the encounter sets the two musicians on a sinister path with shocking consequences.
The film tells the story of two women who try to escape a music program that turns out to be something completely different than they assumed. Charlotte and Lizzie’s relationship at one point begins to take a turn. The Perfection can be viewed on Netflix.
Fear Street – Trilogy
A circle of teenage friends accidentally encounter an ancient evil responsible for a series of brutal murders that have plagued their town for more than 300 years. Welcome to Shadyside.
The trilogy is divided into three different time periods: 1994, 1978, and 1666. All three films, however, boil down to the two ex-girlfriends Deena and Samantha.
The latest installment is from 2021, but the filmmakers have announced that there may be more in the future. The director recently mentioned that she wants the main characters in her films to be the people who often die first in horror films – usually people from the LGBT+ community. All three Fear Street films can be viewed on Netflix.