“I Guess We’re All a Little Afraid of What We Love” Curtis Harrington and Queer Avant-Garde Horror.

This article examines the career of filmmaker Curtis Harrington and his contributions to queer avant-garde horror cinema. It argues that Harrington's films have been overlooked and are difficult to categorize, but they deserve attention for challenging heteronormative romance. The article analyzes specific films, such as "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "Night Tide," and discusses their use of horror elements and exploration of gender and sexuality. It also explores the reception of Harrington's work and the potential reasons for its lack of recognition. [Extracted from the article]