From Classic Hollywood to Disney animations and horror films, we explore how cinema has historically portrayed villains with subtle queer characteristics. Join us as we examine the problematic history of queer-coding in antagonists, analyzing how these portrayals have shaped societal perceptions and reinforced harmful stereotypes.
queer coding, villain stereotypes, LGBTQ representation, Hollywood history, Disney villains, Hays Code, film analysis, cinema history, Ursula, Scar, Norman Bates, Mrs. Danvers, Joel Cairo, horror films, slasher movies, film criticism, media representation, classic movies, character analysis, gender expression, film studies, cultural impact