Balaji Srikrishna

From Monster to Mirror: How Queer Creators are Reclaiming Horror

In the shadowy corners of cinema and literature, monsters have long lurked—Frankenstein’s creature, the blood-thirsty vampire, the outcast witch. Historically feared, reviled, and misunderstood, these beings were cast out by society—just as queer individuals often have been. But today, queer creators are not just confronting the horror genre—they are reclaiming it. They are wielding its […]

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Beyond the Binary: Pre-Colonial Gender Identities

In an era where queer liberation movements are gaining global momentum, a fascinating phenomenon is unfolding: the revival—and in some cases, resistance—of gender identities that predate colonial rule. From the muxes of Zapotec Mexico to the hijras of South Asia, communities are grappling with the complicated legacy of colonialism, modern queer politics, and the desire