Shudder to Explore the History of Queer Horror with New Documentary
Earlier this year, Shudder’s documentary, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror received acclaim from fans and critics alike. Now Shudder is ready to tackle another overlooked section of the horror genre, Queer Horror. This time Shudder is teaming up with writer/director Sam Wineman, along with Phil Nobile Jr. (Fangoria’s Editor-in-Chief), Kelly Ryan of Stage 3 Productions, and consulting producer Michael Varrrati (Dead for Filth) to explore the history of queer horror on film.
The documentary will explore the works of pioneering queer creators like James Whale and Clive Barker. With hopes of examining the coded and sometimes problematic, depiction of LGBTQ+ characters. Films like Sleepaway Camp, High Tension and Jennifer’s Body, will help to chart the history of Queer subjects and creators. The documentary will examine Queer contributions to the horror genre beginning with silent films through the present day.
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“This year feels like that moment for queer horror.”
“Growing up I loved watching Andy, a kid like me, outsmart a killer doll in Child’s Play,” writer/director Sam Wineman said in a statement from the streaming service. “When I was older, I found strength in fierce and feminist final girls like Sidney Prescott in Scream. I was seeing so many parts of myself in these stories, but it wasn’t until I taught a slasher film course that I realized these and so many of the films I connected to were written by members of my own community… In order to fully understand the depth of how and why, you have to unpack the social context of what it is to be queer at the moment in history that coincides with the films themselves. That story is one that is long overdue, and I am honored to have the chance to share it.”
In the same statement Phil Nobile Jr. explained that he feels a sense of urgency to tell this story. “When Ashlee Blackwell and I were pitching Horror Noire, we felt a strange sense of urgency… I have that same feeling again with this documentary. This year feels like that moment for queer horror. Something’s in the air right now, and I deeply believe that Sam Wineman is the right voice to tell this story.” The documentary is currently expected to be released in 2020. But for now you can check out Sam Wineman’s award-winning short, The Quiet Room, coming to Shudder this summer. Be sure to follow ScaryNerd and we’ll keep you updated on all things horror!
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