US Horror Literary Agents

Horror fiction spans everything from literary ghost stories like those in Carmen Maria Machado's *Her Body and Other Parties* to commercial supernatural thrillers, cosmic horror, and splatterpunk extremes. The 60+ agents here represent different corners of the market: some focus on elevated horror with crossover literary appeal, others seek commercial horror with strong hooks for film adaptation, while many specialise in horror romance, young adult horror, or science fiction horror hybrids. Gothic horror, folk horror, and psychological horror often blur lines with literary fiction, making agent selection crucial for writers working in these quieter subgenres. Meanwhile, agents seeking commercial horror typically want clear stakes, memorable monsters, and strong pacing that translates well to wider audiences. Before submitting, examine each agent's recent deals and client lists to understand whether they lean toward atmospheric literary horror, high-concept commercial projects, or specific subgenres like haunted house stories, body horror, or occult thrillers, as submission materials should match their market positioning.