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Oh, the horror! From gay vampires to shirtless psychos, 13 monstrous musicals

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Why do queer people love horror and musicals so much? Perhaps it’s because the heroes and anti-heroes in horror stories reflect our own experiences as outcasts.

And maybe we like musicals because they reflect our deep-seated optimism. And what lies at the intersection of optimism and anomie?

A horror musical, of course.In celebration of a “Gay Christmas” month that has a Friday the 13th (something that just happened last week and only happens every 11 years!), Queerty has compiled a chilling list of our favorite horror-themed musicals—the good, the bad, and the parody.View Full PostLust, revenge, and accidental cannibalism: what’s not to love?!

With five onstage throat slashings and a lush score by Stephen Sondheim, it’s tough to find a better horror musical than Sweeney Todd.

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