Readers may recall io9 did a version of this list back in 2022 that incorporated several queer horror classics, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge and Dracula’s Daughter. For 2026, we wanted to round up 10 more recent releases that show just how inclusive and diverse the horror world continues to be. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) The Acolyte’s Amandla Stenberg stars in Halina Reijn’s pitch-black horror comedy about a group of friends whose murder-themed party game goes horribly awry. The ensemble includes Maria Bakalova, Myha’la, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, Pete Davidson, Conner O’Malley, and Lee Pace, so you’re guaranteed eye candy to go with the gore and mansion-sized drama. (Available to rent or buy on digital platforms.) Clown in a Cornfield (2025) The queer aspect of Clown in a Cornfield is admittedly a bit of a surprise reveal. But while you’re waiting for it, you can enjoy Eli Craig’s energetic adaptation of Adam Cesare’s novel, which more than delivers on that stupendous title. When a high schooler and her dad move to a small town in Missouri, she realizes there’s something very amiss about the place—seemingly involving Frendo, the twisted circus mascot of the now-defunct local corn syrup factory. (Streaming on Hulu/Disney+ and Shudder.)