Name: Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Carmen Maria Machado, Kimberly Peirce, Briana Venskus, Emily St. James, Alonso Duralde

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1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 8.2

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A four-part documentary telling the story of LGBTQIA+ horror and the relationship between queer audiences and horror, and the queer horror community as a whole.

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LGBTQ+ History
Horror Genre Analysis
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Queer Identity
Filmmaker Perspectives
Social Impact of Horror
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Directors: Bryan Fuller, Tom Maroney, Tara Anaïse
Written by: Tom Maroney, Tara Anaïse
Produced by: Sam Wineman, Samuel Zimmerman

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September 30, 2022 · October 21, 2022 · Ended

First aired: September 30, 2022
Last aired: October 21, 2022
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 4 episodes
Content: Disturbing Imagery, Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 8 countries

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Where can I stream Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror?

In the United States, Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror streams on Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Spectrum On Demand, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror worth watching?

82

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (68).

How long does it take to watch Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror scare me?

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At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.