Welcome to Pride in Horror 2026
Welcome, dear friends, once again, to DHR’s annual Pride in Horror event! If this is your first time here, we’re are so glad to have you! If you’re returning to our event for PIH or you’re a regular reader, thank you once again for giving our little horror website your time.
For those first-time visitors who may not know exactly what Pride in Horror is, well, it’s our annual event during June for Pride Month, when we focus exclusively on queer content. We do, of course, celebrate and champion marginalised voices throughout the year, but with a majority queer team behind the scenes, we’ve found Pride in Horror allows us to really hone in, and not just celebrate the great fiction, films and other content out there featuring queer folks, but to highlight queer creatives, queer history, and many other things throughout June.
So, what can you expect from us this month? We have reviews from our regular contributors for queer horror, fantasy and non-fiction. We have fiction from special guests, and interviews throughout the month. Check back regularly to see what’s new.
We’re also doing something different for this year. Our submissions for content may be closed, but we want to also spend time spotlighting queer history throughout June. We’ve asked contributors and the public to let us know about the people, places and events they think deserve more of the spotlight. If you want to send us something, you can use our handy Google Form to do so.
This isn’t the only way to get involved with DHR, either. We are always open to Guest Posts if, for example, you feel inspired by what you see this month or want to turn your queer history snippet into a longer piece. And if you’re interested in becoming a contributor, our door is always open.
We do this event every year, and though when we started the world wasn’t perfect, it felt like – for queer folks at least – it was okay! There was still work to be done, still fights to be fought, but (and of course this is completely dependent on where you live) we were getting there. In the UK especially, this is no longer the case. The attacks on trans people continue, with rotten money supporting rotten causes, and it leaks through to the rest of the community, too.
Now, more than ever, we need to support each other. And support can take many different forms. Show each other grace and compassion, including yourself! Be kind in the face of hate. I don’t mean be kind to hateful people, more boosting another queer author’s work, buying from a queer business, or treating a friend to a coffee. Maybe it’s showing up for each other, lending a kind ear, or gathering together for a night out. Find the joy. Do things that bring you joy but spread some, too. Go to your local marches if you feel comfortable doing so, or check out more grassroots offerings in your area. Step outside your comfort zone (within reason).
It is crucial to live. We cannot fight every day. We can’t fight with each other. Do not tolerate bigots in your spaces in any form, and do what you can to make those spaces accessible and inclusive. But don’t pressure yourself. Maybe your form of fighting is volunteering to hand out water at an event, or marching, or going to watch a friend perform. Maybe it’s something more remote. Whatever it is, carve out time for yourself, too. We have to live. There are so many issues pressing down on everyone right now – don’t burn out. Don’t give so much you don’t have anything left. Protect yourself and others but make sure you’re looking after yourself so you can do that in the best way you can.
Community is incredibly important. Reach out, get involved – whether it’s a physical space or a virtual one, none of us are getting through this alone.
We would love to hear your plans for Pride Month. We love hearing about Pride marches and events, or the books you’re reading or films you’re watching in absolutely any genre. Are you attending any events this month? Let us know in the comments. And whatever you’re doing, wherever you are, we hope you have a safe and happy Pride.
-Elle
