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