If this thriller doesn’t break new ground, it does score points for putting LGBTQ and people of color in the major roles. Could it be Oliver (Théodore Pellerin) the oddball classmate Makani is meeting in secret? As this diverting horror film builds its drama, it predictably features some jump scares, showcases a party scene (where a character makes drug paraphernalia out of an unusual collection of antiques), and ends up in a corn maze. But what about Makani Young (Sydney Park), who transferred to Osborne High following a criminal incident from her past? “There’s Someone Inside Your House” features Alex (Asjha Cooper) and a non-binary teen, Darby (Jesse LaTourette), as two of Makani’s friends who help her try to figure out the killer’s identity. So, the football player who hazed his gay teammate, Caleb (Burkely Duffield), and the class president who spouts hate speech are early goners. This one, set in a Nebraska town, features a killer who prints 3D masks of the victims’ faces and stalks them, revealing their secrets before murdering them. This teen horror film (out October 6 on Netflix) is yet another entry in the “masked slasher” genre. The film includes snippets of the works of Langston Hughes and James Baldwin, among others, but it mostly serves as a valentine to Nugent, reminding viewers of the importance of his work. Evans’ drama is proudly militant as it explores the complexity of being Black and gay, examining racism and homophobia in both the past and present.
Evans lovingly depicts the 1920s (in nifty black and white scenes) and makes the contemporary scenes bristle as Perry navigates a relationship with Jim (Alex Burns), a white classmate. Take a step back in history with “Brother to Brother,” writer/director Rodney Evans’ marvelous drama about Perry (Anthony Mackie), a gay college student, who connects with Harlem Renaissance writer Bruce Nugent (Roger Robinson). The Criterion Channel offers several LGBTQ films of note this month, including two auspicious directorial debuts by out gay filmmakers. The month further features two new documentaries with queer appeal. There are also some thrillers on demand for Halloween. When you’re done going through this list, check out the best LGBTQ movies on Netflix as well as the best LGBTQ films to stream right now on multiple services.October is LGBTQ History Month, and there are some recent queer classics available for streaming. If you’re looking to engage with the LGBTQ+ experience, we’ve curated a list of the best LGBTQ movies on Amazon Prime, from marvelous musicals to essential documentaries.
Amazon Prime has been building out a library of LGBTQ+ films for a few years and has bolstered that library with some entries from other studios - and it remains to be seen how the library will expand with the recently completed MGM merger. Fortunately, streaming services are making it easier to demonstrate this increased representation and provide opportunities for viewers to expand their horizons and practice some empathy. Hollywood has long resisted calls for more equitable, realistic representation in film, but after paying the piper over the past few years, content producers are finally beginning to catch up.