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
Stiff Company - Oddity (2024)
In episode 101, Lauren and Jared discuss their most recommended film of 2024, Oddity.
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Timestamps
6:18 - Negronomicon
22:14 - Crit
38:26 - Pause here if you haven’t watched!
1:30:48 - Final Curls
Gems from E101
- Heretic (2024)
- Candyman (1992)
- Final Destination (2000)
- Creepshow (1982)
- Night of the Living Dead (remake) (1990)
- Scary Movie (film series) (2000)
- In Living Color (1990)
- Vampires Suck (2010)
- Scary Movie 2 (2001)
- Scary Movie 3 (2003)
- Scary Movie 4 (2006)
- Airplane! (1980)
- Scary Movie 5 (2013)
- The Boondocks (animated television series) (2005)
- A Haunted House (2013)
- The Conjuring (2013)
- Smile (2022)
- Hereditary (2018)
- Midsommar (2019)
- Scream (1996)
- The Haunting (1999)
- The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
- Signs (2002)
- War of the Worlds (2005)
- Oddity (2024)
- Get Out (2017)
- The Dark and the Wicked (2020)
- Criminal Minds (television series) (2005)
- How Olin Lost His Eye (short) (2013)
- Laura Hasn’t Slept (short) (2020)
- Sinister (2012)
- Law & Order: SVU (series) (1999)
- Hell House LLC (2015)
- Creepshow 2 (1987)
- Insidious (2010)
- Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
- Crimson Peak (2015)
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
- Nosferatu (2024)
- Gladiator II (2024)
- Wicked (2024)
- Chicago (2002)
