ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast
ScaryCrit exists to shine a light on the often underappreciated and groundbreaking contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers to the horror genre. From classic masterpieces to bone-chilling releases, we're here to celebrate the powerful narratives, cultural influences, and unique perspectives that define Black horror.
Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the genre, our podcast is your guide to discovering hidden gems, exploring social commentary, and embracing the terrifying brilliance of Black folk in horror.
With in-depth analyses and behind-the-scenes insights, our podcast offers a front-row seat to the terror. Tune in every other Thursday as Lauren and Jared unpack Blackness in horror... or the lack-there-of.
ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast
'Till Tomorrow - Near Dark (1987)
When we tell you Lauren has been dying to talk about Near Dark (1987) since season 1! Kathryn Bigelow's genre bending cult classic holds a special place in our hearts and if you haven't seen this vampire-cowboy-romance then strap in for the ride of your night. For this crit, we discuss the true meanings of relationships, loneliness, and the canonical depictions of vampires and how this film flips what we expect to see in a film like this.
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Shout-outs
Be sure to float over to The Zombie Grrlz Horror Podcast to feast on the brains of women-directed horror and their own episode about Near Dark (1987)!
Timestamps
00:05:29 - Negronomicon
00:26:12 - Crit
01:46:50 - Final Curls
Gems from E91
- Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
- Talk to Me (2023)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach (video game, 2021)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s (video game, 2014)
- Black Mirror (2011 - Present)
- Twilight Zone (1959 - 1964)
- American Horror Stories (2021 - Present)
- Law and Order: SVU (1999 - Present)
- Dear White People (2017-2021)
- Near Dark (1987)
- Point Break (1991)
- The Hurt Locker (2008)
- Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
- Detroit (2017)
- Teen Witch (1989)
- Teen Wolf (1985)
- The Craft (1996)
- Ganja & Hess (1973)
- Casablanca (1942)
- Bonanza (1959)
- Little House on the Prairie (1974)
- Twilight (2008)
- Interview with a Vampire (2022)
- Being Human (2008 - 2013)
- Underworld (2003)
- 30 Days of Night (2007)
- Cursed (2005)
- Halloween Resurrection (2002)
- The Devil’s Rejects (2005)
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
- Aliens (1986)
- The Umbrella Academy (2019 - Present)
- True Blood (2008 - 2014)
- The Lost Boys (1987)
- Fright Night (1985)
- M3GAN (2023)
