New This Week – 4/6/18

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Ian McKellen delivers an award-winning performance as Hollywood horror director James Whale. It’s 1957, and Whale’s heyday as the director of ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ and ‘The Invisible Man’ is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When a handsome young gardener (played by the beautiful Brendan Fraser) enters the picture, the pair develop an unlikely friendship. Watch ‘Gods And Monster’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film, 'Turn It Around'

When the fifteen year old Bram meets Florian at a house party, he immediately falls for him. There’s only one problem: nobody knows Bram is gay. Watch ‘Turn It Around’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay movie, 'Finding Neighbors'

A successful stay-at-home graphic novelist, has hit a mid-life and creative crisis. When his wife begins to suspect an affair she is surprised to learn he’s spending all of his time with his gay neighbor. ‘Finding Neighbors’ is now available to stream on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: A gay story from Sri Lanka, where being gay is illegal.

New This Week – 3/30/18

This is the art for the gay horror movie, 'Alpha Delta Zatan'

In a frat house where no one can be trusted, a new brother becomes the target of a masked killer. This over the top horror flick is chock full of hot guys in their skivvies! Stream ‘Alpha Delta Zatan’ on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film, 'It Gets Better?'

After drinking heavily and getting stuck in a YouTube hole of “It Gets Better” videos, a man reflects on his life and decides to tell his own story. Watch the Dekkoo Films short ‘It Gets Better?’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay documentary '108'

In her powerful documentary, which unfolds like a mystery novel, a young woman investigates the shadowy circumstances of her Uncles death. Watch ‘108’ now on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: Sir Ian McKellen delivers a riveting, award-winning performance as gay Hollywood horror director James Whale.

New This Week – 3/22/18

This is the art for the gay documentary, 'Bones of Contention'

The dark history of Spain’s Franco era, including the punishing persecution of the LGBTQ community, is the subject of this absorbing and unsettling documentary. Stream ‘Bones of Contention’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film, 'The End of My World'

After a few years of their relationship, Eryk leaves Filip and disappears without a trace. Filip is unable to handle the new situation and is convincing himself that the end of the relationship is also the end of his world. Watch ‘The End of My World’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay film, The Secret Kiss

Ray is a loner until he meets the mysterious Paul whilst exploring the woods, a place he can see in his dreams. As their love deepens Ray begins to suspect that Paul may not be who he seems and that the sinister figures that haunt the woods may be coming for them both. ‘The Secret Kiss’ is now available on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: A bloodbath of sexy studs!

New This Week – 3/16/18

This is the art for the gay film, 'Beyond the Walls'

Two young men – one a needy and lost man-boy, the other a guarded but lonely bartender – embark on a fun, intense relationship only to see it threatened when one is imprisoned for drug possession. ‘Beyond the Walls’ is available to stream now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film, 'The Surf Report'

A ghostly love story unfolds as two men look for answers where ocean meets sky and city meets wild in Rockaway Beach, NY. Watch ‘The Surf Report’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay film, 'Mulligans'

Chase has not confessed to his best college buddy Tyler that he is gay. When Tyler bring him home for the summer to hang out with his family, things get even worse. Chase finds a that he and Tyler’s dad Nathan have a strong attraction to one another. Soon, they’re left alone together and a shocking family secret develops. Watch ‘Mulligans’ now on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: A wonderful documentary that explores the theme of historical memory in post-Franco Spain, focusing on the unknown story of LGBT repression under “Franquismo”.

New This Week – 3/2/18

This is the art for the gay movie 'Melody of Our Love'

Maki is a young gay music student who’s completely smitten with his classmate Ruiku, who plays piano with incredible passion but is cold and distant to everyone. Maki decides to do whatever it takes to get Ruiku to return his feelings. ‘Melody of Our Love’ is available to stream now, only on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film, 'Bed Buddies'

In the gay short comedy ‘Bed Buddies’, gay friends wake up after sleeping together and try to make sense of the unclear line between friendship and love.

This is the art for the gay documentary 'Gay Meets Girl'

Friends and filmmakers Tim (26) and Nicolaas (29) go in search of the boundaries of their own sexuality. They’re both gay, at least, they think so. But how sure are they? What would it be like to experiment with the other sex? Is their sexual identity really as fixed as they think? Watch ‘Gay Meets Girl’ now on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: A positively adorable, uplifting, sexy and very funny romantic comedy!

New This Week – 2/23/18

This is the art for the gay movie 'Love in the Time of Civil War'

Alex is a young addict who sells his body in Montreal. He and his friends Bruno, Simon, Jeanne, Eric and Velma are all caught in the same spiral of compulsion. Hostage to society’s market logic, they are the fallen angels of a dark and violent time. Stream ‘Love in the Time of Civil War’ now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the television series, 'Richard Simmons DreamMaker'

In this blast from the past television series, flamboyant fitness guru Richard Simmons would grant the wishes of everyday people and tried to make their dreams come true. This popular TV series features interviews with 90’s stars such as the dreamy Brian Austin Green, 70’s child star Leif Garrett, 80’s rocker Rick Springfield and many, many more. Watch ‘Richard Simmons’ DreamMaker’ only on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film 'Peace in the Valley'

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is home to both the largest outdoor Passion Play in the United States and an important vote on LGBT rights. This film follows the town’s inhabitants as they prepare for the historic vote. Watch the gay short film ‘Peace in the Valley’ on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: Two gay filmmakers go in search of the boundaries of their own sexuality.

New This Week – 2/9/18

This is the art for the gay film, 'Wild Reeds'

This acclaimed 1994 romantic drama from maverick queer filmmaker André Téchiné takes place in takes place at the tail end of the Algerian War in 1962 and follows French 18-year-olds Maite and Francois during their sexual and emotional coming-of-age. ‘Wild Reeds’ is available to stream now on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay film, 'The Man of My Life'

While on holiday at his family’s home in Provence, Frédéric’s seemingly perfect family life is disrupted when he meets his neighbor, a gay graphic artist named Hugo. Watch ‘The Man of My Life’ on Dekkoo!

This is the art for the gay short film, 'Demons'

Matt is a closeted serial killer on the hunt for love and acceptance in a pretty messed up world. Watch Demons, now streaming on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: The Nordic summer is all about getting screwed!

New This Week – 2/2/18

This is an image from the gay movie 'About Us'

Diego is leaving his hometown and must leave behind everything he has ever loved including Matheus, a handsome young man. Ten years later, back in Brazil, Diego decides to write a novel about their relationship using his camera instead of his pen. This heartfelt biopic shows how passion can increase our motivation in life, but also how making tough choices can affect that passion. Watch ‘About Us’ on Dekkoo.com, available now one-month before DVD!

This is an image from the gay film 'Sasha'

A young gay pianist, Sasha, confronted with the everyday prejudice of his homophobic immigrant family, struggles with his urge to come out. ‘Sasha’ is available to stream now on Dekkoo! 

This is an image from the gay short film, 'Watch Me'

David goes about his life unaware that he is being followed by a stranger recording his every move. As the stranger gets closer he sees more of the dark secret that David is hiding from his boyfriend and the world around him. ‘Watch Me’ is available to stream on Dekkoo!

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Coming next week: A French drama about the sensitive passage into adulthood and the awakening of sexuality in four youths at the end of the Algerian War.

New This Week – 1/5/18

Brad Renfro stars in the Larry Clark film, 'Bully'

A group of teens conspire to murder a bully in this shocking and sexually explicit troubled youth flick from controversial filmmaker Larry Clark (‘Kids’, ‘Ken Park’). ‘Bully’ is now available to stream on Dekkoo.com!

The short film 'Suprise' is available to stream on Dekkoo.com!

Rory and Fred, two unconventional gay men who, after meeting at a hip party in Silverlake, CA, have an instant connection, and decide to hook up. But haven’t they been living together for years already? ‘Surprise’ chronicles the emotional and physical journey of lust and longing, and the sweet tragedy of getting what you wished for.

Watch the documentary 'Scrum' now available on Dekkoo.com!

The lives of a self assured Canadian jock, a rookie Irish backpacker and a stoic Japanese outsider change when they vie for a position in the gay rugby world cup. ‘Scrum’ is now available to stream on Dekkoo.com!

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Coming next week – A sneak-peak at the upcoming second season of the Dekkoo-original series of ‘I’m Fine’.

New This Week – 12/15/17

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An eccentric, aging psychotherapist forms an unusual bond with his newest patient, a much younger gay man suffering from depression and boyfriend problems. Wildly inventive and relentlessly sexy, ‘Seat in Shadow’ is a strange little mind-fuck from Scotland.

This is the art for the gay film 'When Edith's Bells Toll'

Director Ades Zabel has been an integral part of the Berlin cabaret and drag scene since the 1980’s. His hilarious stage character Edith Schröder, for whom he is best known, stars in this drag holiday comedy filled with unforgettable and often crude humor. ‘When Edith’s Bells Toll’ is the perfect recipe for the holiday season.

This is the art for the gay short film 'Yeah, Kowalski!'

13-year-old Gabe Kowalski is a late bloomer whose attempts to impress Shane, a more mature classmate, get him into a hairy situation. The adorable gay short, ‘Yeah, Kowalksi!’ is now available to stream on Dekkoo!

The Famous Joe Project

Joe, in the midst of dropping out of college and coming out as gay, decides to record the everyday activities of his life on a handheld mini-video and post the clips to the internet. Soon after he begins this experiment, Joe meets Jesus, a narcissistic hustler drawn to the idea of constantly being on camera. Watch ‘The Famous Joe Project’ now on Dekkoo.com!

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Coming next week: A wonderful series about a boy named Danny who is struggling to balance his lives as a queer person dating in his twenties, an actor auditioning in Hollywood, and a babysitter mothering a surly six year-old named Quinn.