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The Horror, The Horror: "Get Out" And The Place of Race in Scary Movies

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Exploring the Subversive Nature of 'Get Out'

This chapter discusses the influences, themes, and importance of the horror movie 'Get Out' in making white people understand the experience of isolation felt by people of color. It also delves into the representation of people of color in horror movies and how 'Get Out' portrays encounters that many people of color can relate to, such as microaggressions and racial stereotyping. The hosts reflect on the difficulties of making a horror movie about microaggressions and discuss the societal anxieties that horror movies can tap into.

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