We celebrate the life and legacy of the queen of Hammer horror, Barbara Shelley, with a look back her five most memorable performances. In …continue reading Remembering an Icon: Barbara Shelley
A rare lesbian vampire film directed by a woman, “The Velvet Vampire” combines transgressive exploitation cinema with feminist subtext. Lesbian vampire films may be …continue reading Dracula’s Daughters: The Velvet Vampire (1971)
In our new series exploring the best of lesbian vampire films, we discuss the iconic “Vampyres” — a film light on substance but heavy …continue reading Dracula’s Daughters: Vampyres (1974)
As we celebrate one of the greatest Christmas horror films of all time, we recognize the unsung legacy of the ultimate final girl, Jess …continue reading Jess Bradford: More Than a Final Girl
Shudder always brings the goods, but they’ve outdone themselves with a seven-film collection of Italian horror maestro Mario Bava’s greatest hits. This Mario Bava …continue reading Now Streaming: The Mario Bava Collection
Keep the magic of Halloween alive with one of the all-time masters of the macabre, and explore the treasure trove of Vincent Price’s best …continue reading Five Underrated Vincent Price Films
Based on a French novel, “Diabolique” tried to heteronormalize its plot, but this famous noir thriller could not get rid of the homosexual undertones. …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: Diabolique (1955)
A final blaze of glory for a former British horror powerhouse, “The Vampire Lovers” is a seductive adaptation of “Carmilla” with undeniable lesbian themes. …continue reading Sapphic Sunday: The Vampire Lovers (1970)
Building on the promise of her recent debut, Amelia Moses continues to carve a new path through familiar territory with her second feature BLOODTHIRSTY, a visceral and gruesome tale of nature versus nurture.continue reading Fantastic Fest: Bloodthirsty (2020)
Fantastic Fest brings the immortal Countess Elizabeth Bathory back to life in the stunning new 4K restoration of Harry Kumel’s lesbian vampire classic DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS.continue reading Fantastic Fest: Daughters of Darkness (1971)