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The Joy of Positivity pick of the day is the Transcendently Homoerotic 1985 Slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
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The Joy of Positivity pick of the day is the Transcendently Homoerotic 1985 Slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

The sequel to Wes Craven's iconic hit is incredibly gay. That's why it's so great!

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Jun 18, 2025
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The Joy of Positivity pick of the day is the Transcendently Homoerotic 1985 Slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge
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Nightmare on Elm Street: Freddy’s Revenge is legendary for its gayness, yet my first response is that conventional wisdom dramatically understates the film’s homoeroticism.

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