Tananarive Due
Award-winning horror writer, filmmaker and UCLA lecturer known for exploring race, trauma, and survival in genre fiction; author of The Reformatory and teacher of a class inspired by Get Out.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 25min
Horror Used to Be Escapism. Now It’s a Mirror
Tananarive Due, an award-winning horror writer and UCLA lecturer, dives into the evolution of horror in modern culture. She discusses how horror has transformed from cheap thrills to a reflection of systemic oppression and collective trauma. Due links her work, like The Reformatory, to contemporary fears, particularly around policing children. She explains how horror serves as both a vehicle for racial stories and a rehearsal for survival instincts. With insights into how grief intertwines with horror, Due reveals the genre's surprising depth and relevance today.
Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 5min
The History & Evolution of Black Horror Movies | Beyond the Scenes
A discussion on the history and evolution of Black horror movies with guests including a Daily Show writer, a filmmaker, an author, and an educator. They explore personal fears, representation, and the significance of Black horror in reflecting black life and culture. The chapter also highlights the struggle for black representation in the film industry and insulting deaths in horror movies. Overall, they discuss the growth of the genre and the increasing presence of women in the industry.
