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
But Her Sheets! - Def by Temptation (1990)
The horrors persist but so do we! Life is lifin' which has led to our most drawn-out season yet but not to worry, Critters. We're still here, we're not going anywhere and we've got Ep. 106 for you, hot off the presses! Listen as we take it back to 1990's Def by Temptation for an episode that captivates with conversations about filmmaking on a budget, Melle's beef with lack of quality sheets, how Temptation's victims were all character studies, Black masculinity + power-plays, and some fish named Steve. We've missed y'all and hope you enjoy the episode! Dig in!
Timestamps
7:12 - Negronomicon
37:05 - Crit
02:02:19 - Final Curls
Gems from E106
- Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)
- Final Destination 2 (2003)
- Final Destination (2000)
- Final Destination 3 (2006)
- The Final Destination (2009)
- Final Destination 5 (2011)
- Thunderbolts* (2025)
- Wicked (2024)
- Gladiator II (2024)
- Scream (1996)
- 28 Years Later (2025)
- It (2017)
- M3GAN 2.0 (2025)
- M3GAN (2023)
- The Fast and the Furious (2001)
- Fast X (2023)
- Happy Death Day (2017)
- Drop (2025)
- Child’s Play (1988)
- Child's Play (1990)
- Child's Play 3 (1991)
- Bride of Chucky (1998)
- Seed of Chucky (2004)
- Curse of Chucky (2013)
- Cult of Chucky (2017)
- Chucky (2021, television series)
- Charlie’s Angels (2000)
- The Woman in the Yard (2025)
- The Night House (2020)
- The Babadook (2014)
- Heart Eyes (2025)
- The Substance (2024)
- The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020, television series)
- Def by Temptation (1990)
- Do the Right Thing (1989)
- Ganja & Hess (1973)
- Videodrome (1983)
- The X-Files (1993, television series)
- Psycho (1960)
- The Monstrous Feminine (Barbara Creed, Routledge, 1993, Print)
- Vampire in Brooklyn (1995)
- The Boondocks (2005, television series)
- Blood of Jesus (1941)
- Renfield (2023)
- Goosebumps (1995, television series)
- Black as Night (2021)
- The Last of Us (2023, television series)
- The Last of Us Part II (2020, video game)
- The Last of Us (2013, video game)
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023, video game)
