Charles "Charlie" Suor is a writer, cultural studies scholar, and Tampa’s own crypt keeper. Holding a master's degree in Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies from the University of South Florida, Charlie specializes in analyzing the intersection of gender, cult & horror films, and alternative music subcultures. He is the horror host of the film review series Cinema Crypt and author of the zine Transylvanian Horror. He also acts as co-chair for the Tampa Bay Trans Film Festival and a board member for TIGLFF Queer Film & Arts.
This site gives an overview of Charlie's community engagement, media appearances, and publications. If you would like updates on Charlie's work delivered right to you, check him out on social media or email him to subscribe to his monthly newsletter.
THIS WEEKEND
in St Pete and Tampa!
Join TIGLFF for the 37th annual festival, held in St Pete September 10th-13th and in Tampa September 18th-20th. You can catch Charlie moderating the Q&A at the St Pete Sunday matinee, Hunky Jesus, and hosting the Tampa Saturday night horror program, TIGLFF's Queer Macbre.
NEXT WEEKEND
Host of TIGLFF's Queer Macabre
2026 As part of TIGLFF's 37th annual film festival, Charlie is hosting a horror program of nine incredible new LGBTQ+ short films.
Tampa Bay Comic Con!
Appearing Saturday and Sunday
Saturday
Audience Ranking: Friday the 13th --- room 121 7 PM
Sunday
The Unsexiest Vampires (aka Rat Boy Summer): Salem's Lot, Midnight Mass, Morbius, Count Orlok --- Room 111 11 AM
95 Years of Frankenstein --- Room 113 2 PM
From Dracula to Damon: History of Sexy Vampires --- Room 121 3 PM
Color indicates role as moderator, lecturer, and panelist
Host of Science Fiction Double Feature night
Science Fiction Double Feature
2026 Double feature public film screening hosted by Charlie, featuring Dementia 13 and X: The Man with X-Ray Eyes.
Guest Feature on Third Channel Podcast