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
Chain Letter - Dead Mail (2024)
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C'mon, season 12! Let's get sickening!
For this season, we're breaking out the shovels to dig y'all up some Graveyard Gems, underrated or lesser known horror movies we think are worth some exposure and a good, healthy crit. One thing about this podcast is that we continously put y'all (and each other, honestly) on to some good stuff. So we intentionally wanted to build a season around that!
Our first jewel of the season is going to be Dead Mail (2024), a sharp horror/thriller indie (that you can find on Shudder!). Make note of the modified timestamps if you haven't seen the movie yet! We implore you to have a watch before you listen to truly bask in the shine of this hell of a gem. We hope you enjoy!
Also, we just crossed the six year mark! Like, what?! For every listen, every like, comment, share, or watching of the movies we've talked about... Endlessly grateful to have your support, Critters. Thank you!
*recorded August 9th, 2026
Timestamps
4:40 - Negronomiocon
22:30 - Crit
- 28:09 - PAUSE HERE IF YOU AIN’T SEEN THE MOVIE YET!!!
- 28:15 - RESUME IF YOU’VE WATCHED
1:07:18 - Final Curls
Gems from Ep. 122
- V/H/S/Mixtape (2026)
- V/H/S/Halloween (2025)
- V/H/S (2012)
- Saw (2004)
- Malcolm X (1992)
- Juice (1992)
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knights (1995)
- Exit 8 (2026)
- Nightborn (2026)
- Host (2020)
- Unfriended
- Wildwood (2026)
- Wildwood (Carson Meloy, Balzer + Bay, 2011, Print)
- Coyote vs. Acme (2026)
- Deadmail (2024)
- Halloween (1978)
- It Follows (2015)
- Stranger Things (2016, television series)
- Twilight (2008)
- Get Out (2017)
- Casper (1995)
- Criminal Minds (2005, television series)
- Barbarian (2022)
- Godzilla (2014)
- The Finals Girls Support Group (Grady Hendrix, Berkley, 2021, Print)
- Horror Movie (Paul Tremblay, William Morrow, 2024, Print)
- The Blair Witch Project (1999)
- How to Sell a Haunted House (Grady Hendrix, Berkley, 2023, Print)
- Horrostor (Grady Hendrix, Quirk Books, 2014, Print)
- My Best Friend’s Exorcism (Grady Hendrix, Quirk Books, 2016, Print)
