Salem Horror Fest and the Horror Queers Podcast will revive the FRIGHTGOWN fundraiser on Wednesday, July 13th and run weekly through August 17th at 7:30 p.m. EST, starting with the new movie Is for you by 17-year-old trans filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay. The six-week series will showcase recent works by queer horror stories and filmmakers. FRIGHTGOWN organizers Kay Lynch and Joe Lipsett state: “The dynamics of Queer Horror are real. It’s an exciting time for new and independent voices. While Pride Month is over, it never really dies. Our goal is to celebrate and encourage filmmakers who are committed to representing our stories on screen and behind the lens throughout the year.” The featured films will cover a variety of genres, from Chris Moore’s conversion camp in theme Children of sinCanadian lesbian mumblecore movie The stringstrans filmmaker jane schoenbrun’s examination of gender dysphoria online at We’re all going to the World’s Fairand Addison Heimann’s exploration of mental health in Hypochondriac before ending with Jon Abrams’ dark, campy and disturbing sexual assault thriller are exploited. Here is the full film schedule for FRIGHTGOWN 2022: Wednesday, July 13 7:30 p.m. EST – So Vam, Directed by Alice Maoi Mackay 9:00 p.m. EST – Bit Directed by Brad Michael Elmore Wednesday, July 20 7:30 p.m. EST – Children of Sin Directed by Christopher Wesly Moore 9:00 p.m. EST – Revealer, Directed by Luke Boyce Wednesday July 27th 7:30 p.m. EST – Sound of Violence Directed by Alex Noyer 9:00 p.m. EST – The Strings, Directed by Ryan Glover Wednesday, August 3 7:30 p.m. EST – We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, directed by Jane Schoenbrun 9:00 p.m. EST – Creep, Directed by Patrick Brice Wednesday, August 10 7:30 p.m. EST – Hypochondriac Directed by Addison Heimann 9:00 p.m. EST – Climax, Directed by Gaspar Noé Wednesday, August 17 7:30 p.m. EST – Exploited Directed by Jon Abrahams 9:00 p.m. EST – Cam, Directed by Daniel Goldhab Special guests will host virtual watch parties on Twitter where everyone is encouraged to interact with each other using the hashtag #frightgownsummer. Exclusive interviews with filmmakers and writers will accompany screenings, be posted on social media and hosted on the event website at frightgown.com. While there is no entry ticket, all films will be available to buy, rent or stream with proceeds going to support the filmmakers. FRIGHTGOWN asks all participants to consider making an additional optional donation. Those who contribute $100 or more will receive an exclusive Friday the 13th themed mask designed by Uncle Boogieman. All proceeds will go to support The Trevor Project. The film schedule, program details and donor information are available at frightgown.com.
