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It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror by Joe Vallese

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marisacarpico's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

A full collection of interesting work. Some stronger than others of course, but nothing here that didn’t convey an interesting perspective or relay something really personal in a way that still engaged with the films or genre as a whole. I did balk at the lack of intellectual rigor of the writer who analyzed the newer Blob while bragging they’d never seen the original, but if you wanna embarrass yourself in the permanent record, go ahead, I guess. Otherwise maybe the most thought-provoking essay in the collection. The one on The Birds also excellent.

nheller's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

One of my favorite books I’ve read so far this year!

angelicatheherb's review

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dark emotional funny informative reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

abigail_reading's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

What an incredible exploration of queerness. It was so deep and insightful. It gave horror movies depth and nuance that I never would have thought of. The essays were full of vulnerability and I feel privileged to have gotten this glance inside their thoughts and experiences.

lilsoliver's review

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5.0

I absolutely LOVED this collection of stories from some of the most phenomenal writers that have ever graced the page! I am a champion of queer horror and this collection solidified my absolute love and devotion to the genre. Witty, insightful, and deeply queer, what is not to love?