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For Black horror fans, fact is scarier than fiction

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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Horror as a Lens on Race

This chapter examines the intersection of horror and Black history, focusing on how the genre illustrates societal anxieties and trauma. It critically analyzes the stereotypes, particularly the 'Black guy dies first' trope, and explores the implications of these portrayals in films like 'Night of the Living Dead'. The discussion emphasizes how horror can serve as a means of confronting uncomfortable realities and reshaping narratives around race and representation.

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