The Role of Queer Coding in Classic Cinema

FAQ About The Role of Queer Coding in Classic Cinema

Have any film directors been particularly noted for using queer coding?

Alfred Hitchcock is often cited for the use of queer coding in his films. Characters such as "Bruno Antony" in Strangers on a Train and "Mrs. Danvers" in Rebecca have been analyzed for their suggested queerness through subtle traits and behaviors that align with queer coding.