Jordan Peele curates a new Black horror story collection 'Out There Screaming'
Dec 12, 2023
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Horror filmmaker Jordan Peele curates 'Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror' collection. Peele discusses the black horror stories, the motif of eyes in this genre, and the importance of black horror in processing fear.
Out There Screaming is an anthology of new black horror that explores the intersection of ancient spirits and modern technology, reflecting the evolving landscape of black America.
Black horror serves as a means for black people to process fear and explore their experiences in a creative and escape-filled way.
Deep dives
Importance of the editor in a short story anthology
Short story anthologies can be a mixed bag due to different voices, perspectives, and styles. The role of the editor is crucial in providing structure. Jordan Peele, the horror director and editor of the anthology Out There Screaming, discusses the process of curating stories that offer unique expressions of fear.
The significance of black horror
Out There Screaming is an anthology of new black horror, reflecting the evolving landscape of black America. The stories in the anthology explore the intersection of ancient spirits and modern technology, highlighting themes such as the white supremacist gaze and the perception of identity. Black horror serves as a means for black people to process fear and explore their experiences in a creative and escape-filled way.
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Exploring Jordan Peele's Short Story Anthology and New Black Horror
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror is a collection of scary stories curated by horror filmmaker Jordan Peele. In today's episode, Peele speaks with NPR's Brittany Luse about the Black horror stories in this collection and the unique motif of eyes in this genre, including in his own 2017 film Get Out.