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
Wasted Time - Don't Let Go (2019)
In episode 105, Lauren and Jared jump through the many timeline paradoxes of Don't Let Go. The supernatural mystery loses its punch and the emotional drama dosen't quite hit home as we stumble behind Detective Jack Radcliff (played by David Oyelowo) on his journey to save his nieces life.
We break down the film's time-warping premise, the emotional stakes, and how the world building fails to deliver. Is it a crime thriller? A ghost story? A time travel tale? Or none of those things? Join us as we try to unpack the time travel, grief, and second chances of Don't Let Go.
Timestamps
11:59 - Negronomicon
25:50 - Crit
1:18:26 - Final Curls
Gems from E105
- Ghosts (2021, television series)
- Abbott Elementary (2021, television series)
- The Monkey (2025)
- Longlegs (2024)
- Thinner (1996)
- Scream (1996)
- Lights Out (2016)
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
- The Sandlot (1993)
- Keeper (2025)
- Don’t Let Go (2019)
- The Butterfly Effect (2004)
- See You Yesterday (2019)
- Hot tub Time Machine (2010)
- Back to the Future (1985)
- Project Almanac (2015)
- It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
- Frequency (2000)
- The Twilight Zone (2019, television series)
- Three Pines (2022, television series)
- Happy Death Day (2017)
- Until Dawn (2025)
- Before I Fall (Lauren Oliver, HarperCollins, 2010, Print)
- Before I Fall (2017)
- Law & Order (1990, television series)
- Sing Sing (2024)
- Jockey (2021)
- Rent (1994, musical)
