Code Switch Whose Nightmares Are We Telling? How Horror Has Evolved for People of Color
Mar 15, 2023
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Freddy Krueger Incident
- B.A. Parker draws the line at Freddy Krueger's racist microaggression in Freddy vs. Jason.
- This moment shifted Parker's perspective on horror, highlighting the impact of insensitive content.
Horror as Empathy
- Richard Newby emphasizes horror's use of metaphors and symbolism to address societal issues and fears.
- Horror acts as an empathy machine, fostering compassion by exploring others' fears.
Night of the Living Dead's Ending
- The 1968 film Night of the Living Dead features a Black male lead who survives until the end.
- He is then tragically killed by police, highlighting racial tensions of the time.