A lot of these movies were soooooo ahead of their time.

There are so many queer undertones and characters throughout, and they’re all so delicious.

Also, I personally think this is the best film ever made, so enjoy.

Bette Davis and Anne Baxter in a three-panel scene from a movie. Bette Davis says, "We know you… Is it over, or is it just beginning?" followed by "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night."

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It’s loosely based on a real-life murder trial, so just trust me on this one.

It’s rough and tough and has a lotttt of queer subtext.

Ruby Dee is also in this movie, and she’s especially fantastic.

Four-frame scene of Mr. Lee, Laura, and Bill in a conversation about whether someone is a regular fellow, referencing his upbringing and behaviors

5.Purple Noon(1960) is actually adapted from the bookThe Talented Mr. Ripley.

6.Strangers on a Train(1951) is a psychological thriller from Alfred Hitchcock.

In it, a wealthy, young Londoner hires a man to be his servant.

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The servant slowly takes control and manipulates his “master,” and it’s a wilddddd ride.

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Three black-and-white scenes from a movie featuring Sean Connery: the first in a car, the second with a woman, and the third in a prison cell. Text: "Do you know what beauty there is in evil?"

A man gives advice to another man about different social choices and their consequences. Another man asks, "What happens if you don't want to go with anybody?"

First image: A man wearing a cap is eating and speaking. Second image: A woman in a striped shirt looks at a man while eating. Third image: The man speaks while eating

A scene from the movie "Strangers on a Train" with two men in suits discussing a murder plot. One man, looking serious, explains his idea involving exchanging murders

Three black-and-white film stills show a tense exchange. Text includes: "Whose gun is that? You like to shoot?", "Yeah." Man with a gun says, "So do I."

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Three black-and-white stills from "The Servant" movie featuring Dirk Bogarde and James Fox. Captions include: "I know all about you. Lots of guilty secrets."

Three black and white film stills. Top: man on phone with text "If I hear from you again I'll inform the police. Do you understand? That's absolutely final." Middle: another man looks concerned. Bottom: young person holds a phone looking distressed

First panel: Man asks, "Is he a friend of yours? What's he like?" Second panel: Woman responds, "I don't know. He doesn't say much." Third panel: Man in a white shirt and tie

Scene from the movie "Rope" showing close-ups of characters played by John Dall, Farley Granger, and James Stewart during a tense moment

Characters having a dramatic conversation: a distressed woman addresses the man as “Doctor” and another woman as “Aunt Vi.” Tension is evident in their expressions

Scenes from a classic black-and-white film set in a gay bar, described as the first mainstream US movie to depict such a setting

Women look fearful, standing close together by a cracked mirror; the last image is a close-up of their faces, both expressing concern

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