“Don’t Go in the Water”: Horror Films That Ruined the Beach Forever
From killer sharks to sea monsters, dive into the horror films that turned beach vacations into blood-soaked nightmares. Read the ultimate summer horror list on Cafe Crashdown.
Top 5 Shudder Picks for July 2025
Welcome back, ghouls and gals! I’m Kayla, your host here at Cafe Crashdown — and after a short travel break, I’m BACK with my Top 5 Shudder Picks for July!
Slay, Queen: The Rise of the Final Queer Girl (and Boy)
Horror’s Final Girl has evolved. Explore how queer horror survivors rewrite the rules and claim their power. Celebrate Pride with Cafe Crashdown’s deep dive.
Gothic Love and Queer Longing: The Secret Romance at Horror’s Heart
Discover how gothic horror weaves queer longing and forbidden romance into its darkest tales. Celebrate Pride with Cafe Crashdown’s lush look at gothic queer horror.
Top 5 Queer Horror Films to Watch for Pride Month
In this Café Crashdown episode, I’m counting down my Top 5 Queer Horror Films you absolutely need to watch this June.
Monsters, Metaphors & Misfits: How Queer Identity Shaped Horror’s Most Iconic Creatures
(Originally written on cafecrashdown.com) At Cafe Crashdown, we know that horror has always been more than just jump scares and creepy soundtracks. It’s a mirror reflecting our deepest fears, desires, and identities, especially for those of us who have ever felt like the “other.” And no one knows that feeling better than the queer comm
Top 5 Shudder Picks for June 2025 | Queer Horror & Alien Screams
June’s horror lineup on Shudder is stacked—and I’ve picked my 5 favorite must-watch films this month, from terrifying new releases to eerie classics you may have missed.
Queer Fear: The Best LGBTQ+ Horror Films to Watch This Pride Month
his Pride Month, we’re spotlighting the best queer horror films, from cult classics to fresh frights, that embrace the eerie, the bold, and the beautifully weird.
Classic Horror vs. Modern Remakes: Which Are REALLY Better?
Classic horror movies vs. their modern remakes—what works, what doesn’t, and why do horror fans have such strong opinions about them?
Cursed Objects and Haunted Relics: Why We’re So Obsessed with Them
There’s something undeniably thrilling about the idea of a cursed object, something small, seemingly innocent, yet rumored to wreak absolute havoc on anyone who crosses its path. But why does the concept of haunted relics grip us so tightly? Is it the mystery? The danger? Or the hope that there might just be a sliver of truth in the legend