: The queer roots of Gothic literature and early cinema.
: Traces the trope of the "dangerous queer woman" from the novella Carmilla to films like Dracula's Daughter . It examines the tension between exploitation and empowerment in these roles. Core Themes & Analysis Queer for Fear: The History of Queer Horror
: Analyzes werewolves, aliens, and doppelgängers as metaphors for the "secret self," shame, and the fear of ostracization. Films like The Wolf Man and Cat People are examined as expressions of queer desire and "otherness". Episode 4: The Predatory Female & Modern Slayers : The queer roots of Gothic literature and early cinema