Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

Directed by Xavier Burgin
Not Rated
2019    83mDocumentary
7.5100%70%
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.

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Cast of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

  • Meosha BeanSelf
  • Ashlee BlackwellSelf / Writer / Producer
  • William CrainSelf
  • Rusty CundieffSelf
  • Keith DavidSelf
  • Loretta DevineSelf
  • Ernest R. DickersonSelf
  • Tananarive DueSelf
  • Ken ForeeSelf
  • Mark H. HarrisSelf
  • Richard LawsonSelf
  • Tina MabrySelf
  • Kelly Jo MinterSelf
  • Miguel A. Núñez Jr.Self
  • Paula Jai ParkerSelf
  • Jordan PeeleSelf
  • Ken SagoesSelf
  • Monica SuriyageSelf
  • Tony ToddSelf
  • Rachel TrueSelf
  • Pam GrierSelf (archive footage)
  • Jim KellySelf (archive footage)
  • William MarshallSelf (archive footage)
  • Xavier BurginDirector
  • Danielle BurrowsWriter / Producer

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror Ratings & Reviews

  • warreng49July 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.

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