FRIGHTGOWN returns! Salem Horror Fest and the Horror Queers Podcast are resurrecting their FRIGHTGOWN fundraiser on Wednesday, July 13th, kicking off with the new film So Vam from 17-year-old trans filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay. The six-week series will run weekly through August 17th and showcase recent projects featuring queer horror stories and filmmakers.
This year's program will include several genres, from Chris Moore’s conversion camp-themed Children of Sin, Canadian mumblecore lesbian film The Strings, trans director Jane Schoenbrun’s consideration of gender dysphoria on the internet in We’re All Going To The World’s Fair, and Addison Heimann’s exploration of mental health in Hypochondriac before wrapping up with Jon Abrams’ dark, campy and disturbing campus sexual assault thriller Exploited.
Virtual watch parties will be co-hosted by special guests on Twitter, using the hashtag #frightgownsummer. Exclusive interviews with filmmakers and writers will also accompany screenings, available via social media, and hosted on the official event website at frightgown.com.
The festival is free to attend BUT, this is a FUNDRAISER, after all! All films will be available to purchase, rent, or stream with proceeds supporting the filmmakers. Consider making an additional optional donation to support The Trevor Project. Bonus: Those who contribute $100 or more will receive an exclusive trans-themed Friday the 13th mask designed by Uncle Boogieman.
FRIGHTGOWN organizers Kay Lynch and Joe Lipsett state: “The momentum for Queer Horror is 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.”
Film schedule, program details, and donor info are available at frightgown.com.
Film Schedule
Wednesday, July 13th
7:30 pm EST - So Vam, Directed by Alice Maoi Mackay
9:00 pm EST - Bit, Directed by Brad Michael Elmore
Wednesday, July 20
7:30 pm EST - Children of Sin, Directed by Christopher Wesly Moore
9:00 pm EST - Revealer, Directed by Luke Boyce
Wednesday, July 27
7:30 pm EST - Sound of Violence, Directed by Alex Noyer
9:00 pm EST - The Strings, Directed by Ryan Glover
Wednesday, August 3
7:30 pm EST - We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Directed by Jane Schoenbrun
9:00 pm EST - Creep, Directed by, Patrick Brice
Wednesday, August 10
7:30 pm EST - Hypochondriac, Directed by Addison Heimann
9:00 pm EST - Climax, Directed by Gaspar Noé
Wednesday, August 17
7:30 pm EST - Exploited, Directed by Jon Abrahams
9:00 pm EST - Cam, Directed by Daniel Goldhab
