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Feb 15, 2019 · But as seen in Xavier Burgin’s excellent documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, analyzing the horror genre is perhaps most worthy of study because of how it shows us how black ...
- The Lake
- Brand of Evil
- Bride Before You
- Fugue State
- Daddy
- Sundown
“The Lake” is directed by Joe West and is based on the short story of the same name by Tananarive Due (who also wrote the script along with Steven Barnes). The story focuses on a female high school teacher, Abbie LaFleur (Lesley-Ann Brandt), who moves into a house by a lake. Abbie is warned not to swim in the lake because of its dark past, but Abbi...
Directed by Julien Christian Lutz (who also goes by Director X) and written by Ezra Claytan Daniels, “Brand of Evil” tells the story of a talented artist (Brandon Mychal Smith) who faces a moral dilemma. Does he create meaningful art that can help his community, or does he shirk his commitments to make a lot of money for himself by creating simple ...
“Bride Before You” takes place in Reconstruction-era Washington and tells the story of a woman (Lenora Crichlow) married to a rich businessman. The pressure of being expected to bear a male child for her husband leads the woman to a folk healer whose methods bring continued hardship for the family. This segment was directed by Zandashé Brown, and i...
Rachel True of The Craft (1996) stars alongside Malcolm Barrett in this nicely tense short about religion and cults. When a man investigates a local church as research for a book, his personality begins to change which prompts his wife, a journalist, to do some investigating of her own. As good as the story is, it’s the cast that really makes “Fugu...
Based on the short story of the same name by Victor LaValle, “Daddy” explores the relationship between a father and his young son. The father (Luke James) had a strained relationship with his own father, so he is now quite protective of his little boy despite doubt and insecurity seeping its way into their relationship. This is one of the more quie...
Directed by Kimani Ray Smith and written by Al Leston, “Sundown” is pure fun in a horror-comedy kind of way. A group of people canvassing a small West Virginian town for a Black senatorial candidate doesn’t have much luck, and their day gets worse when they discover they’re in what used to be a “sundown town.” The group, which includes a Black husb...
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Oct 31, 2021 · If you’ve got a few hours to fill on Halloween night, or just want to give AMC and Shudder a try you can’t go wrong with Horror Noire.
Feb 7, 2019 · It’s not hyperbole to suggest that Horror Noire is essential viewing for horror audiences; not only does it boast high production values and informative interviews, audiences will...
Feb 8, 2019 · Horror Noire is a documentary about a community of often ostracized and maligned people coming to terms with their fondness for a genre that has rarely treated them well. Director Xavier Burgin...
Feb 6, 2019 · Never dull, always informative, and expertly crafted, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror is a triumph of masterful execution, engaging storytelling, and brutal honesty. It is a celebration...
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