1993-set horror film "Longlegs" features a female FBI agent with a psychic connection to family murders, reinforcing the stereotype that queer characters pose danger.

Horror films often link queer characters with danger, reinforcing the idea that non-traditional families and single women are threats. Recent films like "Titane" and "They/Them" challenge these stereotypes, but Oz Perkins' "Longlegs" ultimately adheres to older tropes. Set in 1993, the film features a female FBI agent, who appears to have a psychic connection to a series of brutal family murders, reinforcing the misconception that queer characters pose danger. It's time for more horror films to push back against these stereotypes and redefine who is considered a threat.

July 13, 2024
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