Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror (2022)

S1E2 Episode 2

James Whale, an openly gay director, creates four iconic films that lay the groundwork for future Hollywood horror, yet his career suffers due to the prevailing anti-gay attitudes of his time. Meanwhile, Alfred Hitchcock cleverly incorporates queer characters and subtext into his narratives, utilizing them to heighten tension and keep viewers on the edge of their seats.