
The Black Guy Dies First
Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Black Guy Dies First
Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar
About this book
A definitive and surprising exploration of the history of Black horror films, after the rising success of Get Out, Candyman, and Lovecraft Country from creators behind the acclaimed documentary, Horror Noire. The Black Guy Dies First explores the Black journey in modern horror cinema, from the fodder epitomized by Spider Baby to the Oscar-?winning cinematic heights of Get Out and beyond. This eye-opening book delves into the themes, tropes, and traits that have come to characterize Black roles in horror since 1968, a year in which race made national headlines in iconic moments from the enactment of the 1968 Civil Rights Act and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in April. This timely book is a must-read for cinema and horror fans alike.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: The Black Guy Dies First
- Chapter 2: The “Other” Through the Eyes of Others: Black Horror Stereotypes
- Chapter 3: “Woke Horror”: Social Consciousness in Black Horror
- Chapter 4: Gods and Monsters: Black Religion in Horror
- Chapter 5: Scary Funny: Black Comedy in Horror
- Chapter 6: Representation Matters
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Notes
- Copyright