Shudder has announced that they are celebrating Pride month with a new category. The curated list features Queer films and projects from Queer creators. The films featured honor the stories and impact of Queer stories/creators within the Horror genre.
In addition to some old school horror creators such as Clive Barker, they will also be releasing two new films. The first film, The Wild Boys, will premiere on Shudder on June 17th.
The Wild Boys
The Wild Boys, is about five adolescent boys who are infatuated by the arts, but instead are drawn to a life of crime. After committing a brutal crime, they’re forced to board a boat. Paired with a captain who is hell-bent on taming their ferocious appetites. After arriving on a lush island where dangers and pleasures are everywhere. Therefore the boys start to transform in both mind and body. Shot in 16mm and featuring themes of eroticism, genderfluidity, and humor. From director Bertrand Mandico Starring: Pauline Lorillard, Vimala Pons, Diane Rouxel, Anaël Snoek, Mathilde Warnier.
Knife+Heart
From director Yann Gonzalez and starring Vanessa Paradis, Kate Moran, Nicolas Maury, Knife+Heart is set in Paris, in the summer of 1979. Anne, played by French pop star Vanessa Paradis, produces third-rate gay porn. After her editor/lover leaves her, she tries to win her back by shooting her most ambitious film yet. But one of her actors is brutally murdered, and Anne gets caught up in the investigation turning her life upside-down. This blood-soaked ode to ’70s-era De Palma, Argento, and Friedkin, was shot on 35mm and features a retro score. Knife+Heart premieres on Shudder on June 20th.
Finally you can find the complete list of Pride Month films below! And be sure to follow ScaryNerd for more!
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