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The Best of Queer Horror

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Nobody does horror like us! The LGBTQIA2S+ community knows what it's like to be made to feel monstrous, which makes for some of the most compelling horror novels. This collection is primarily by queer authors, about queer characters, but I threw the original Carmilla in there too because it's a classic. There's also some nonfiction titles about queer identities and the horror genre, and a few films as well!

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Multnomah County Library

18 items

18 items

Manhunt

Manhunt

by Felker-Martin, Gretchen

Book - 2022

The pinnacle of queer trans body horror. This story is brutal, frightening, heart-wrenching, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end...Show more The pinnacle of queer trans body horror. This story is brutal, frightening, heart-wrenching, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This is what the Last of Us should have been. I recommend this to folks who like action with their horror, to people who like tough female characters and feral zombies that run. Show less

The pinnacle of queer trans body horror. This story is brutal, frightening, heart-wrenching, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end...Show more The pinnacle of queer trans body horror. This story is brutal, frightening, heart-wrenching, and will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. This is what the Last of Us should have been. I recommend this to folks who like action with their horror, to people who like tough female characters and feral zombies that run. Show less

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Tell Me I'm Worthless

Tell Me I'm Worthless

by Rumfitt, Alison

Book - 2023

Alison Rumfitt is for sure part of the queer horror vanguard, pushing boundaries of what horror fiction is and inspiring young trans writers to do the sam...Show more Alison Rumfitt is for sure part of the queer horror vanguard, pushing boundaries of what horror fiction is and inspiring young trans writers to do the same. Tell Me I'm Worthless is a powerful book about haunted houses and physical manifestations of fascism. This book will challenge you and the ending is like nothing I've read before. I would love an A24 film adaptation of this one, because the atmosphere and imagery is truly mindbending. Show less

Alison Rumfitt is for sure part of the queer horror vanguard, pushing boundaries of what horror fiction is and inspiring young trans writers to do the sam...Show more Alison Rumfitt is for sure part of the queer horror vanguard, pushing boundaries of what horror fiction is and inspiring young trans writers to do the same. Tell Me I'm Worthless is a powerful book about haunted houses and physical manifestations of fascism. This book will challenge you and the ending is like nothing I've read before. I would love an A24 film adaptation of this one, because the atmosphere and imagery is truly mindbending. Show less

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It Came From the Closet

It Came From the Closet

Queer Reflections on Horror

Book - 2022

For each essay in this collection, the author reflects on a significant piece of horror that resonates with them, from explicitly queer media such as Jenn...Show more For each essay in this collection, the author reflects on a significant piece of horror that resonates with them, from explicitly queer media such as Jennifer's Body to films with surprisingly queer themes, like The Blob. This collection is smart, fun, and easy to devour in one sitting. Show less

For each essay in this collection, the author reflects on a significant piece of horror that resonates with them, from explicitly queer media such as Jenn...Show more For each essay in this collection, the author reflects on a significant piece of horror that resonates with them, from explicitly queer media such as Jennifer's Body to films with surprisingly queer themes, like The Blob. This collection is smart, fun, and easy to devour in one sitting. Show less

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Bury your Gays

Bury your Gays

An Anthology of Tragic Queer Horror

Book - 2024

*slaps this book down on the table* This bad boy can fit so many tragic but scary but romantic but messed up stories. I'm sure you've read or watched medi...Show more *slaps this book down on the table* This bad boy can fit so many tragic but scary but romantic but messed up stories. I'm sure you've read or watched media with the 'bury your gays' trope. This anthology takes that trope, so often used to hurt us, and puts agency in the hands of queer authors. This is a quick read that'll leave you feeling sad and scared in equal measure! Show less

*slaps this book down on the table* This bad boy can fit so many tragic but scary but romantic but messed up stories. I'm sure you've read or watched medi...Show more *slaps this book down on the table* This bad boy can fit so many tragic but scary but romantic but messed up stories. I'm sure you've read or watched media with the 'bury your gays' trope. This anthology takes that trope, so often used to hurt us, and puts agency in the hands of queer authors. This is a quick read that'll leave you feeling sad and scared in equal measure! Show less

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Negative Space

Negative Space

by Yeager, B. R.

Book - 2020

A lesser known title, Negative Space is an atmospheric small town horror about black holes. Sometimes a black hole is a person, sometimes it's a whole tow...Show more A lesser known title, Negative Space is an atmospheric small town horror about black holes. Sometimes a black hole is a person, sometimes it's a whole town. This book is like a nightmare you can't wake up from. It IS queer, but if you're looking for something romantic, this book isn't it. Show less

A lesser known title, Negative Space is an atmospheric small town horror about black holes. Sometimes a black hole is a person, sometimes it's a whole tow...Show more A lesser known title, Negative Space is an atmospheric small town horror about black holes. Sometimes a black hole is a person, sometimes it's a whole town. This book is like a nightmare you can't wake up from. It IS queer, but if you're looking for something romantic, this book isn't it. Show less

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The Worm and His Kings

The Worm and His Kings

by Piper, Hailey

Book - 2020

Here is a short novella about a trans woman who braves the New York sewer system and beyond to find her missing girlfriend. Each chapter takes us further ...Show more Here is a short novella about a trans woman who braves the New York sewer system and beyond to find her missing girlfriend. Each chapter takes us further underground, into a sewer filled with monsters and the cult members that worship them. Strap in and prepare for cosmic horror! Show less

Here is a short novella about a trans woman who braves the New York sewer system and beyond to find her missing girlfriend. Each chapter takes us further ...Show more Here is a short novella about a trans woman who braves the New York sewer system and beyond to find her missing girlfriend. Each chapter takes us further underground, into a sewer filled with monsters and the cult members that worship them. Strap in and prepare for cosmic horror! Show less

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Cuckoo

Cuckoo

by Felker-Martin, Gretchen

Book - 2024

Gretchen Felker-Martin's sophomore novel, Cuckoo, is about a group of queer teens stuck at a conversion camp in the rural southwest. Conversion camps are ...Show more Gretchen Felker-Martin's sophomore novel, Cuckoo, is about a group of queer teens stuck at a conversion camp in the rural southwest. Conversion camps are already scary enough, but this one contains an even more sinister twist. This novel is reminiscent of Stephen King's IT, but make it gayer. Show less

Gretchen Felker-Martin's sophomore novel, Cuckoo, is about a group of queer teens stuck at a conversion camp in the rural southwest. Conversion camps are ...Show more Gretchen Felker-Martin's sophomore novel, Cuckoo, is about a group of queer teens stuck at a conversion camp in the rural southwest. Conversion camps are already scary enough, but this one contains an even more sinister twist. This novel is reminiscent of Stephen King's IT, but make it gayer. Show less

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Carmilla

Carmilla

The First Vampire

by Chu, Amy

Graphic Novel - 2023

This Bram Stoker Award-winning adaptation of Carmilla is a modern take on the classic, queer vampire story. It follows a social worker turned detective du...Show more This Bram Stoker Award-winning adaptation of Carmilla is a modern take on the classic, queer vampire story. It follows a social worker turned detective during the height of Lunar New Year, as she tracks down a murderer who's been killing homeless LGBTQ+ women in the heart of Chinatown. This fresh take on a classic story is one you don't want to miss. Show less

This Bram Stoker Award-winning adaptation of Carmilla is a modern take on the classic, queer vampire story. It follows a social worker turned detective du...Show more This Bram Stoker Award-winning adaptation of Carmilla is a modern take on the classic, queer vampire story. It follows a social worker turned detective during the height of Lunar New Year, as she tracks down a murderer who's been killing homeless LGBTQ+ women in the heart of Chinatown. This fresh take on a classic story is one you don't want to miss. Show less

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Carmilla

Carmilla

by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

Book - 2019

This edition of Carmilla is the best because it contains annotations and footnotes from lesbian horror author Carmen Maria Machado. Enjoy all the gothic h...Show more This edition of Carmilla is the best because it contains annotations and footnotes from lesbian horror author Carmen Maria Machado. Enjoy all the gothic horror of Carmilla with its subtle but present queerness, now with always insightful and sometimes funny commentary. It's like you're reading the book while yapping with your lesbian friend. Show less

This edition of Carmilla is the best because it contains annotations and footnotes from lesbian horror author Carmen Maria Machado. Enjoy all the gothic h...Show more This edition of Carmilla is the best because it contains annotations and footnotes from lesbian horror author Carmen Maria Machado. Enjoy all the gothic horror of Carmilla with its subtle but present queerness, now with always insightful and sometimes funny commentary. It's like you're reading the book while yapping with your lesbian friend. Show less

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The Gilda Stories

The Gilda Stories

by Gomez, Jewelle

Book - 2016

Three words: Black. Lesbian. Vampires. Need I say more? While not the scariest book on this list, The Gilda Stories contains a lot of real world horror. I...Show more Three words: Black. Lesbian. Vampires. Need I say more? While not the scariest book on this list, The Gilda Stories contains a lot of real world horror. It follows vampire protagonist Gilda after escaping slavery in the 1850s as she builds relationships and loses them, searching for kinship over 200 years. This book blends historical fiction, fantasy, and horror. It also won TWO Lambda Literary Awards. Show less

Three words: Black. Lesbian. Vampires. Need I say more? While not the scariest book on this list, The Gilda Stories contains a lot of real world horror. I...Show more Three words: Black. Lesbian. Vampires. Need I say more? While not the scariest book on this list, The Gilda Stories contains a lot of real world horror. It follows vampire protagonist Gilda after escaping slavery in the 1850s as she builds relationships and loses them, searching for kinship over 200 years. This book blends historical fiction, fantasy, and horror. It also won TWO Lambda Literary Awards. Show less

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Hell Followed With Us

Hell Followed With Us

by White, Andrew Joseph

Book - 2022

AJW's first horror novel, and the only Young Adult book on this list. Hell Followed With Us is set in a post apocalyptic world and follows a group of quee...Show more AJW's first horror novel, and the only Young Adult book on this list. Hell Followed With Us is set in a post apocalyptic world and follows a group of queer teens fighting for survival. It's a book about being made to feel monstrous, and what it means to give in to our most monstrous selves. All of Andrew Joseph White's novels should be on your to-read list, especially considering the movie adaptations are coming soon! Show less

AJW's first horror novel, and the only Young Adult book on this list. Hell Followed With Us is set in a post apocalyptic world and follows a group of quee...Show more AJW's first horror novel, and the only Young Adult book on this list. Hell Followed With Us is set in a post apocalyptic world and follows a group of queer teens fighting for survival. It's a book about being made to feel monstrous, and what it means to give in to our most monstrous selves. All of Andrew Joseph White's novels should be on your to-read list, especially considering the movie adaptations are coming soon! Show less

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Her Body and Other Parties

Her Body and Other Parties

Stories

by Machado, Carmen Maria

Book - 2017

Carmen Maria Machado is a master of short form horror. Each one of these stories is full of mounting dread and will keep you guessing until the very last ...Show more Carmen Maria Machado is a master of short form horror. Each one of these stories is full of mounting dread and will keep you guessing until the very last line. If you're looking for short, sapphic horror, something you can read in small chunks before bed or on the bus, this is the book for you. But be warned: you might have nightmares! Show less

Carmen Maria Machado is a master of short form horror. Each one of these stories is full of mounting dread and will keep you guessing until the very last ...Show more Carmen Maria Machado is a master of short form horror. Each one of these stories is full of mounting dread and will keep you guessing until the very last line. If you're looking for short, sapphic horror, something you can read in small chunks before bed or on the bus, this is the book for you. But be warned: you might have nightmares! Show less

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The Luminous Dead

The Luminous Dead

A Novel

by Starling, Caitlin

Book - 2019

Local author Caitlin Starling serves up a deeply claustrophobic horror novel featuring traumatized lesbians, spleunking as a metaphor for grief, and plot ...Show more Local author Caitlin Starling serves up a deeply claustrophobic horror novel featuring traumatized lesbians, spleunking as a metaphor for grief, and plot relevant bowel surgery. If cave diving scares you (and it should!!), this one is sure to put you on edge. Show less

Local author Caitlin Starling serves up a deeply claustrophobic horror novel featuring traumatized lesbians, spleunking as a metaphor for grief, and plot ...Show more Local author Caitlin Starling serves up a deeply claustrophobic horror novel featuring traumatized lesbians, spleunking as a metaphor for grief, and plot relevant bowel surgery. If cave diving scares you (and it should!!), this one is sure to put you on edge. Show less

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The Salt Grows Heavy

The Salt Grows Heavy

by Khaw, Cassandra

Book - 2023

This novella follows a sharp-toothed mermaid and a nonbinary plague doctor. Short, sweet, atmospheric and deliciously dark. This novella follows a sharp-toothed mermaid and a nonbinary plague doctor. Short, sweet, atmospheric and deliciously dark. Show less

This novella follows a sharp-toothed mermaid and a nonbinary plague doctor. Short, sweet, atmospheric and deliciously dark. This novella follows a sharp-toothed mermaid and a nonbinary plague doctor. Short, sweet, atmospheric and deliciously dark. Show less

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Our Wives Under the Sea

Our Wives Under the Sea

by Armfield, Julia

Book - 2022

One of two books on this list I have yet to read, but have heard amazing reviews for. This sapphic deep sea horror novel features themes of grief, loss and the lengths we'll go for the people we love. One of two books on this list I have yet to read, but have heard amazing reviews for. This sapphic deep sea horror novel features themes of grief, loss and the lengths we'll go for the people we love. Show less

One of two books on this list I have yet to read, but have heard amazing reviews for. This sapphic deep sea horror novel features themes of grief, loss and the lengths we'll go for the people we love. One of two books on this list I have yet to read, but have heard amazing reviews for. This sapphic deep sea horror novel features themes of grief, loss and the lengths we'll go for the people we love. Show less

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The Deep

The Deep

by Solomon, Rivers

Book - 2019

The other book on my to-read list, and also deep sea queer horror. Described as "immersive, gut-wrenching, and poetic" this novella won a Hugo and a Nebula, among several other awards. Rivers Solomon is not to be missed! The other book on my to-read list, and also deep sea queer horror. Described as "immersive, gut-wrenching, and poetic" this novella won a Hugo and a Nebula, among several other awards. Rivers Solomon is not to be missed! Show less

The other book on my to-read list, and also deep sea queer horror. Described as "immersive, gut-wrenching, and poetic" this novella won a Hugo and a Nebula, among several other awards. Rivers Solomon is not to be missed! The other book on my to-read list, and also deep sea queer horror. Described as "immersive, gut-wrenching, and poetic" this novella won a Hugo and a Nebula, among several other awards. Rivers Solomon is not to be missed! Show less

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아가씨 = The handmaiden - Agassi

아가씨 = The handmaiden - Agassi

The handmaiden

DVD - 2017

The Handmaiden is one of the best films ever made. Part horror, part thriller, all drama, all tension. We don't bury our gays in this one. The Handmaiden is one of the best films ever made. Part horror, part thriller, all drama, all tension. We don't bury our gays in this one. Show less

The Handmaiden is one of the best films ever made. Part horror, part thriller, all drama, all tension. We don't bury our gays in this one. The Handmaiden is one of the best films ever made. Part horror, part thriller, all drama, all tension. We don't bury our gays in this one. Show less

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Jennifer's Body

Jennifer's Body

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"I thought you only murdered boys" "I go both ways." An iconic exchange from an iconic movie. For many of us, this was a gay awakening...Show more "I thought you only murdered boys" "I go both ways." An iconic exchange from an iconic movie. For many of us, this was a gay awakening. But don't take my word for it. Queer horror author Carmen Machado says about Jennifer's Body "...its energy is exceptionally specific: what it means to experience parallel sexualities with your best friend as you punch through the last vestiges of childhood; and, significantly, the central body of water that is bisexuality." (Machado. It Came From the Closet) Show less

"I thought you only murdered boys" "I go both ways." An iconic exchange from an iconic movie. For many of us, this was a gay awakening...Show more "I thought you only murdered boys" "I go both ways." An iconic exchange from an iconic movie. For many of us, this was a gay awakening. But don't take my word for it. Queer horror author Carmen Machado says about Jennifer's Body "...its energy is exceptionally specific: what it means to experience parallel sexualities with your best friend as you punch through the last vestiges of childhood; and, significantly, the central body of water that is bisexuality." (Machado. It Came From the Closet) Show less

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