Out of the Dark: Interviews with Gay Horror Filmmakers, Actors, and Authors

Gay men have a decades-long, complicated history with the horror genre. While working behind-the-scenes to create some of the most iconic terrors on film (such as James Whale's Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein and The Invisible Man), they watched themselves portrayed on screen with sinister subtext, or ''the best friend who dies first''; victimhood. But in the last twenty years there has been a significant shift in the horror world courtesy of a growing number of out authors, screenwriters, directors and actors working to scare you. Out In the Dark: Interviews with Gay Filmmakers, Actors and Authors introduces you to many of these men with interviews and insights into their work and their lives. From mainstream Hollywood filmmakers (Don Mancini, Child's Play and the Chucky films) to indie exploitation mainstays (Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ, All About Evil); prolific authors (Douglas Clegg, The Children's Hour) to small press niche writers (Alan Kelly, Let Me Die a Woman); recently out teen idols (Wesley Eure, Land of the Lost) to gay indie staples (Matthew Montgomery, Socket), Out In the Dark offers new perspectives on the interstitial realm of the queer and horrific.

Some really great things are being said about this book including...

"Sean Abley (Writer, Director, Actor, Fangoria's Gay of the Dead) amassed interviews from some of the famous faces synonymous with gay horror. Subjects like director Tim Sullivan ["2001 Maniacs"], actor David Moretti ["The Lair"] and director Bruce LaBruce ["Otto, or Up With Dead People"] offer fascinating anecdotes and different perspectives on the genre. I was genuinely touched by reading how much the genre meant to them and could relate to their personal struggles. As a gay horror fan, films like "The Exorcist" and "Night of the Living Dead" were films I sought refuge in when things got tough. I am happy to see we are moving forward into more accepting times and I am comforted by the fact that I am not alone. I applaud Sean Abley for creating the book, everyone who was interviewed, and Clive Barker for breaking the mold!"

"Wonderful series of interviews by Sean Abley highlights both the larger appeal of horror as a genre as well as in particular to gay fans. Fantastic insights from people who really know their stuff, done with panache and wit!"

"this book has something for everyone: gay horror fans, gay horror artists, and those looking to break into acting, filmmaking, or writing. It's also a great resource for lovers of indie horror and b-movies and those wondering where all the gay characters are in horror fiction."

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