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

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The Influence of Horror Movies and their Connection to Race

The speakers discuss the historical context of horror movies and how they depict race, mentioning films like 'Birth of a Nation' and 'Night of the Living Dead'. They explore the racist themes in these movies and how they shaped America's racial attitudes. They also highlight the resonance of horror movies with the social and political climate of different time periods.

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