Halloween is the perfect occasion to dive into horror films with LGBTQ+ themes, bringing fresh perspectives to the genre. Here’s a selection of chilling and inclusive films to watch for a spooky night.

1. Hellbent (2004)

A milestone in queer horror, Hellbent follows a masked killer stalking gay men during a West Hollywood Halloween celebration. This slasher became a cult favorite within the LGBTQ+ film circuit.

2. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

This legendary musical mixes horror, science fiction, and campy comedy while embracing gender and sexual fluidity. Decades after its release, it remains a cornerstone of queer culture.

3. Jennifer’s Body (2009)

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A cheerleader possessed by a demon begins preying on her male classmates, but the real intrigue lies in the tension-filled dynamic between the two female leads. The film has since gained recognition for its queer undertones.

4. What Keeps You Alive (2018)

A seemingly romantic retreat for a lesbian couple takes a sinister turn in this psychological thriller, which explores trust, manipulation, and survival.

5. Knife + Heart (2018)

Set in the 1970s French queer underground film scene, this visually striking horror-thriller follows a lesbian director entangled in a series of brutal murders linked to her work.

6. The Babadook (2014)

Though not initially intended as an LGBTQ+ film, The Babadook was later embraced as a queer symbol, with its monstrous figure resonating with themes of identity and repression.

7. Death Becomes Her (1992)

This dark fantasy comedy revolves around two women locked in an eternal rivalry, playing with themes of vanity, immortality, and camp humor beloved by queer audiences.

8. Fear Street – Part 3: 1666 (2021)

The final installment of the Fear Street trilogy unveils the deep-rooted origins of a historic curse, featuring queer protagonists at the center of its gripping narrative.

9. Titane (2021)

Blurring the lines between body horror and identity exploration, this unsettling film follows a character undergoing a profound transformation, challenging societal norms of gender and humanity.

10. Climax (2018)

A dance crew’s gathering descends into chaos in this psychedelic horror film that delves into themes of sexuality, violence, and psychological horror.

From psychological thrillers to cult classics, these films offer a thrilling mix of horror and LGBTQ+ representation—perfect for an eerie and inclusive Halloween.