Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
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Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, this is the untold history of black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre.
warreng49 reviewedJuly 21, 2025
Horror Noire is a powerful, eye-opening documentary that masterfully explores the untold history of Black representation in horror films. It’s not just a film for horror fans—it's a vital cultural commentary on how the genre has both reflected and shaped America's racial narratives over the past century.
The documentary blends archival footage, classic horror clips, and interviews with pioneering Black directors, actors, and scholars. Voices like Jordan Peele, Tony Todd, and Rachel True offer compelling insights that are both personal and deeply historical.