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Marsha P. Johnson (left) and Sylvia Rivera (right). June 24th 1973. Credit: Leonard Fink. From the LGBT Community Center National History Archive. CW: police brutality, racism Happy LGBTQIA+ Pride Month from Out For Blood! All folk reading this - take some time to remember the Stonewall Uprising, which was led by transgender activists of colour … Continue reading Pride Month: In solidarity with Black Lives Matter

(Image description: 'Glen or Glenda' by Bucky Ringsell is an illustration of Glen or Glenda's head, shoulders and chest. They have large blue eyes, a blood stain around their mouth, and wear a gold necklace. Glen or Glenda is wrapped in the yellow, white and purple non-binary flag.) This iconic artwork, 'Glen or Glenda' was … Continue reading OFB Zine 2019: Glen or Glenda by Bucky Ringsell (they/them)

Image description: An open notepad reads 'The Bottle Tree' in handwriting. On the left is a bottle with pink and red flowers. On the right is the OFB 2019 Zine. The Bottle Tree by Elecia (she/her) Content warning: domestic violence, homophobia I am certain the man that lives below us killed his girlfriend. I’m so … Continue reading OFB Zine 2019: The Bottle Tree by Elecia (she/her)

We've been re-watching some of our favourite horror films this week! We've put together a list of five spooky films with queer representation or themes for you to enjoy. With a lot of media, the queer representation isn't always positive, so we've included a short synopsis of what to expect. Have we left any of … Continue reading 5 Favourites: Queer Horror films

(Image description: Risograph print of a graveyard. One figure stands in the centre, in grey with closed eyes and holding a gold bouquet. The figure leans against a headstone. Behind the headstone, a ghostly figure in white holds an arm around the grey figure.) This beautiful piece of art, 'Graveyard - Queer Gothic Romance' was … Continue reading OFB Zine 2019 submission: Graveyard – Queer Gothic Romance by Hayley Wells (they/them)

Image description: A hand holds an Out For Blood zine against a white background. The zine cover reads: Out For Blood Queer Horror Film Festival: The Zine! The cover has a picture of the OFB zombie mascot eating brains from a bag coloured with the pride rainbow. We're accepting submissions to our Out For Blood … Continue reading Call for zine submissions!

Photo: Sony Interactive Entertainment Some slight spoilers which might or might not be true...CW: homophobia, transphobia The Last of Us Part 2 is the long awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed beautifully crafted and stunningly emotional, post-apocalyptic horror zombie survival game, The Last of Us (2013). The Last of Us Part 2 is currently under … Continue reading ‘The Queer Agenda’ and The Last of Us Part 2

Graveyard - Queer Gothic Romance Risograph Print. Instagram: hwillustrator Reality has been looking a little bit like a horror movie lately. Most of us are staying inside to stop the spread of Covid-19, and finding new ways to stay entertained. How about trying some escapism in the form of queer horror fiction? We’ve made a … Continue reading Queer Horror Books For Spooky Isolated Nights

A big socially-distanced hello to all of you horror fans! The folk behind Out For Blood are hoping this message finds you well amidst strange times (it’s almost like something out of a horror movie…)  We’d like to reassure you all that Out For Blood 2020 is planned to go ahead in October. We’re busy … Continue reading COVID-19 Response