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Launching this fall: Shook! Songs Of The Dark Sirens: "Coming to Kickstarter this month, Second Sight Publishing has once again gathered an award-winning team of Black comic writers and artists in the follow up volume of its hit horror anthology, Shook! A Black Horror Anthology.

COO of Second Sight Publishing, Marcus Roberts, has announced the lineup for the follow up volume of the history making Shook! A Black Horror Anthology which will be coming to comic bookstores and other retail outlets Jan 2024 through Dark Horse Comics. Roberts states that a Kickstarter for the project will launch this month. The volume, entitled Shook! Songs Of The Dark Sirens will once again feature a group of the top Black writers and artists in comics along with talented newcomers and is continuing in the tradition of volume 1. “We have brought in people like Alitha Martinez, Tananarive Due, and Micheline Hess to name few,...

Shudder and Screambox both offer a wide selection of horror movies, but Shudder stands out with its focus on bone-chilling originals and exclusive content. Screambox is a more niche option, offering B movies, niche sub-genre films, and indie options, which may appeal to hardcore horror fans. While Screambox is more affordable, Shudder provides a better overall experience with its extensive library of horror classics and contemporary hits, making it a worthwhile investment.

With Halloween right around the corner, diehard and casual scary movie fans alike are wondering which horror streaming service is better: Shudder or Screambox. While both platforms boast tons of thrills and chills, they are distinct streaming services with their own sets of pros and cons. The AMC Network-operated Shudder, for instance, boasts classic and contemporary horror flicks, as well as original movies and TV series. Screambox, on the other hand, is a no-frills option that offers a solid selection of niche movies.

Universal Pictures will Release Blumhouse’s Five Nights At Freddy’S on Friday, October 27, 2023: "Can you survive five nights?

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone and The Invisible Man—joins forces with legendary game creator Scott Cawthon for Five Nights at Freddy’s.

The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be so easy to make it through.

Starring Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail, Kat Conner Sterling, Piper Rubio and Mary Stuart Masterson. Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by Emma Tammi and is written by Scott Cawthon, Emma Tammi and Seth Cuddeback.

The film’s iconic animatronic characters will be created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.Five Nights...

From The Thing and They Live to Tales from the Hood 2 and Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, actor Keith David is a commanding and enduring presence in the genre. That includes his enigmatic role in the second season of Shudder‘s horror anthology series “Creepshow,“ available now on DVD and Blu-ray. For the sophomore season’s home release, Bloody Disgusting talked to the actor about his role […]...

"In most families, the danger doesn't come from some stranger – danger comes from someone you already know..." Shudder has unveiled the trailer for a horror anthology film titled Horror Noire, a showcase of six different stories of Black horror. "Six stories, one film. Experience the next chapter of Black horror." This is a spin-off feature inspired by the outstanding documentary with the same title: Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (which I highly recommend watching). The six stories featured in the anthology are titled: Daddy, Bride Before You, Brand of Evil, The Lake, Sundown, and Fugue State. The casts include Lesley-Ann Brandt, Luke James, Erica Ash, Brandon Mychal Smith, Sean Patrick Thomas, Peter Stormare, Malcolm Barrett, and Rachel True, among many others. With new and adapted stories by Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes, Victor Lavalle, Shernold Edwards, Al Letson and Ezra C. Daniels. I'm always down for more creative horror!

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror was a favorite documentary of ours in 2019 and we were glad to hear that there would be a follow up to that. And here it is, Horror Noire, an anthology film coming to Shudder on October 28th.    Shudder revealed the poster and the trailer today. We've chosen the quad for esthetiques and the trailer you will find below the announcement. Enjoy!    Shudder released today the trailer and key art for the new anthology film Horror Noire, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, premiering Thursday, October 28 on Shudder as well as via the Shudder offering within the AMC+ bundle. Horror Noire will air on AMC at...

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In 2019 Shudder taught audiences the history, themes and tropes behind Black representation and inclusion in the horror genre with the Xavier Burgin-directed documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Now the streaming service is advancing the canon with six new entries starring, directed and written by Black artists.

Compiled as part of the new anthology film Horror Noire, premiering Oct. 28 on Shudder and airing on AMC at a later date, the ensemble cast includes Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer), Luke James (The Chi), Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse), Brandon Mychal Smith (Hulu’s Four Weddings and a Funeral), Sean Patrick Thomas (The Curse ...

In 2019 Shudder taught audiences the history, themes and tropes behind Black representation and inclusion in the horror genre with the Xavier Burgin-directed documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Now the streaming service is advancing the canon with six new entries starring, directed and written by Black artists.

Compiled as part of the new anthology film Horror Noire, premiering Oct. 28 on Shudder and airing on AMC at a later date, the ensemble cast includes Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer), Luke James (The Chi), Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse), Brandon Mychal Smith (Hulu’s Four Weddings and a Funeral), Sean Patrick Thomas (The Curse ...

Television networks are unveiling slates of Halloween-themed content including new and classic horror films, reality competition shows, live specials and more.

Among this year’s programming options is Freeform’s annual “31 Nights of Halloween,” with up to 10 films a day including many family favorites from “Shrek” to “Casper,” plus an in-person event in Los Angeles called Freeform’s Halloween Road. Additionally, horror streaming service Shudder has kicked off “61 Days of Halloween,” with weekly film and series premieres, 24-hour jack-o-lantern stream “The Ghoul Log” and a “Halloween Hotline” where every Friday in October, subscribers can call Shudder’s head of programming Samuel Zimmerman to discuss horror favorites and receive new recommendations.

Read a full list of Halloween programming below. (More programming will be added to the list as networks announce titles.)

“Superhost” – As travel vloggers Teddy (Osric Chau) and Claire (Sara Canning) notice their internet fame dwindling, they pivot from sharing...

Being a horror fan is a year long gig but we always put in an extra effort when it comes to Halloween. Although, Shudder does not seem content on boosting it's program just for the month of October, oh no. Following last year's successful expansion to two months Shudder is doing it again.    Members will get two months of movie premieres like Seance and Martyr's Lane and series like the third season of Creepshow and the debut of Horror Noire, the follow up series to the doc Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. There will also be the return of Joe Bob Briggs, the Ghoul Log and Shudder's Halloween Hotline.   The highlights for the event follow. Below in the gallery you will...

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Exclusive: Lesley-Ann Brandt, Luke James and Erica Ash are among 13 actors who have joined the cast of Shudder’s upcoming horror anthology Horror Noire.

Horror Noire, a Shudder Original, will feature new work from both established and emerging talents, showcasing horror stories from Black directors and screenwriters. The anthology will feature six stories – “Daddy,” “Bride Before You,” “Brand of Evil,” “The Lake,” “Sundown” and “Fugue State” — presented together as a two-hour film. Horror Noire premieres in October on Shudder.

Also joining the anthology are Brandon Mychal Smith, Sean Patrick Thomas, Peter Stormare, Malcolm Barrett, Rachel True, Tone Bell, Lavell Crawford, Tony Todd, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre and Lenora Crichlow.

Brandt and McIntyre will appear in “The Lake,” written by husband-and-wife writing duo Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due; James will appear in ”Daddy,” written by Victor Lavalle ; Smith will appear in “Brand of Evil,” written by Ezra C. Daniels; Ash, Stormare, Bell...

The official teaser for Shudder’s Horror Noire anthology has dropped. The series is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. It will feature six stories from both emerging and acclaimed creators, showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters. The Best and Brightest The series released its conceptual […]

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Taking part in this year's Comic-Con@Home? You won't want to miss AMC's killer lineup of panels, including The Walking Dead, Creepshow, V/H/S/94 and much more!

New York, NY – July 7, 2021 – AMC Networks announced today its extensive lineup of panels at this year’s Comic-Con@Home, which runs from July 23 to July 25, including The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Ultra City Smiths, Doctor Who, Creepshow, and anthologies Slasher: Flesh & Blood, Horror Noire and V/H/S/94. AMC Networks’ panels from Comic-Con@Home will be available on AMC+ the day after the Comic-Con debut.

Panel details below (in chronological order):

V/H/S/94

Panel Time: Friday, July 23 at 1:00 Pm Pt

The Shudder Original Film V/H/S/94 marks the return of the infamous “found footage” anthology. Moderated by Richard Newby of Fangoria and The Hollywood Reporter, the panel will feature co-creator Brad Miska,...

Watch the Trailer for Mandibles: "When simple-minded friends Jean-Gab and Manu find a giant fly trapped in the boot of a car, they decide to train it in the hope of making a ton of cash."

Written and Directed by Quentin Dupieux

Starring Gregoire Ludig, David Marsais, Adele Exarchopoulos, India Hair, Romeo Elvis,

Coralie Russier, and Bruno Lochet

Magnet Releasing will release Mandibles everywhere July 23rd, 2021

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Third Killer Shorts Screenwriting Competition Announced: "Calling all horror writers! The third annual Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition is accepting entries from July 1st, 2021.

The Killer Short Contest celebrates horror short screenwriters from around the world, connecting them with managers, producers, and filmmakers. The Top 10 scripts will be read by a star-studded panel of judges, with over $5,000 worth of prizes up for grabs including Final Draft 12 screenwriting software, Shudder subscriptions, career consultations, memberships to Stan Winston’s School of Creative Arts,...

Hosted by David Dastmalchian and taking place on Sunday, April 18th, this year's Fangoria Chainsaw Awards will stream exclusively on Shudder, and the star-studded lineup of presenters has now been announced, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Keith David, Issa López, Tananarive Due, Kevin Smith, Gigi Saul Guerrero, and many more amazing members of the horror community:

Press Release: Los Angeles – April 8, 2021 – Shudder and Fangoria announced today presenters at the 2021 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, premiering Sunday, April 18 at 8pm Et/5pm Pt exclusively on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural. The ceremony, which recognizes outstanding achievement in horror film and television, will be hosted by actor and writer David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man and the Wasp) and feature Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween), Keith David (The Thing), Gigi Saul Guerrero (director, Culture Shock), Issa Lopez (director, Tigers Are Not Afraid), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Tananarive Due (Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror...

It was a big day for AMC at the Television Critics Association winter press tour.

The event was virtual, which has become the norm in the industry due to the pandemic, but there was a wealth of news across the AMC Networks banner.

AMC dropped our first trailer of Kevin Can F**k Himself, featuring Schitt's Creek's Annie Murphy, and it did not disappoint.

Kevin Can F*** Himself probes the secret life of a type of woman we all grew up believing we knew: the sitcom wife.

Kevin Can F*** Himself looks to break television convention and ask what the world looks like through her eyes.

Alternating between single-camera realism and multi-camera comedy, the formats will inform one another as we imagine what happens when the sitcom wife escapes her confines and takes the lead in her own life.

The cast also includes Eric Petersen (Kirstie) as the titular cable guy,...

Expanding on their exploration of Black genre filmmaking in Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, Shudder and AMC have announced an Untitled Black Horror Anthology featuring stories of Black horror created by Black directors and screenwriters, with a premiere slated for later this year on Shudder and AMC+ before eventually airing on AMC.

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY - February 18, 2021 - AMC and Shudder, AMC Networks' premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today the greenlight of the scripted Untitled Black Horror Anthology showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters. The anthology is set to debut later this year on Shudder and AMC+, the company's premium streaming bundle, followed by a premiere on AMC - a successful windowing strategy previously implemented for the streamer's hit original series Creepshow.

The Untitled Black Horror Anthology will feature new work from both established and emerging talents,...

Shudder has more screams in store after the streaming service renewed Creepshow for a third season.

The service will bring Creepshow back for another six episode run to premiere later this year,

Shudder revealed the renewal ahead of AMC Networks’ virtual TCA winter press tour session. The third season will feature guest stars including Ethan Embry (Grace & Frankie) and Andrew Bachelor (The Walking Dead).

Creepshow‘s renewal comes ahead of the horror anthology’s season two premiere on April 1 on Shudder and AMC+.

“During our season two production, Shudder was so pleased with what they were seeing that they asked us to roll right into production on a brand-new third season that will feature some of our most ambitious stories yet,” said executive producer and showrunner Greg Nicotero. “I’m incredibly thankful to the team at Shudder for the opportunity to continue honoring the genre with more gleefully ghoulish tales over not one,...

The horror-centric streaming service Shudder has picked up a third season of Greg Nicotero’s “Creepshow,” as well as a new horror anthology showcasing the work of Black creatives, the company announced Wednesday.

Additionally, Shudder’s sister streaming service Allblk has picked up the anthology series “Covenant,” which will comprise contemporary retellings of iconic biblical tales.

“Creepshow,” which is set to return for Season 2 on April 1, will feature actors Ethan Embry and Andrew Bachelor, aka King Bach as guest stars for the newly announced season. No premiere date has been set for Season 3.

The untitled Black horror anthology will debut on Shudder and AMC+ later this year and feature the work of writers Tananarive Due (“My Soul to Keep”) and Steven Barnes (“Lion’s Blood”), illustrator and graphic novelist Ezra C. Daniels (“Bttm Fdrs”), novelist Victor Lavalle and Emmy-winner Al Letson (“State of the Re:Union”).

Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman,...

Shudder has plenty more horror stories to tell: The AMC-owned streaming service has renewed anthology series Creepshow for Season 3, TVLine has learned.

Creepshow‘s third season will include six episodes, and production on the new installments is already underway for a premiere later this year. Season 2, meanwhile, will debut on both Shudder and premium streaming bundle AMC+ on Thursday, April 1.

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Michael Almereyda has tackled science (as a topic of either biopics or dramas) in a fascinating way in “Experimenter” and “Marjorie Prime,” and now he’s bringing that same energy to the inventor-biopic with “Tesla” (Shout Factory/IFC), a bold and audacious look at the life of Nikola Tesla. Ethan Hawke, in the title role, is evenly matched by Eve Hewson’s Anne Morgan, and they both nail Almereyda’s unique tone, which throws in anachronisms and green-screens to tell the story of someone who stretched the notions of what his peers imagined could be possible.

Also available: Madison Iseman plays a young girl with mental-health issues who can’t convince anyone she’s witnessed a crime in “Fear of Rain” (Lionsgate); 2012 indie “Watching TV with the Red Chinese” (Mvd Visual), co-starring Constance Wu and Gillian Jacobs, makes its U.S. DVD debut; Sienna Miller and Diego Luna...

The horror genre has long been criticized for exploiting and sidelining Black American characters and filmmakers throughout Hollywood’s movie history. But the new documentary, ‘Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror,’ has finally embraced them by tracing their untold backstories. Rlje Films is set to distribute the movie on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, February […]

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Cinema numbers are shrinking again as Covid-19 cases rise across Europe.

France, opening Wednesday October 14

It has been a complicated few days for French distributors and exhibitors following the introduction of a night-time curfew from Saturday night in Paris and eight other major cities, as part of measures to slow the spread of Covid-19.

The measure, which obliges people to return home by 9pm, effectively wipes out key evening screening slots although exhibitors are lobbying the government for a special dispensation for cinemagoers. A final decision was expected late Friday or over the weekend, but if the answer is ‘no...

Ever since Heather Wixson gave it a four-star review at Sundance, we've been excited for Daily Dead readers to see Alexandre O. Philippe's Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, so we're especially thrilled that Shudder has acquired the documentary and slated it for a November 19th streaming release.

We have the full press release below with more details, as well as the official trailer for Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist:

Press Release: New York, NY - Shudder, AMC Networks’ premiere streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced the acquisition of Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist from award-winning documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe, which will be released exclusively on the streaming platform on November 19th, 2020 in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The film, which had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival...

Shudder, AMC Networks' premiere streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced the acquisition of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist from award-winning documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe, which will be released exclusively on the streaming platform on November 19th, 2020 in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The film, which had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival and was an official selection of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, will also stream this weekend as part of the Nightstream Film Festival.

A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, Leap of Faith explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin's mind's eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography. The documentary marks the sixth feature doc from Philippe and continues his thoughtful analysis of iconic genre films,...

We’re now less than five weeks away from Halloween, and with the celebrations having kicked off on the first day of September for many people, even more will be starting to put the decorations up without having to worry about facing judgement from the very same folks that put a Christmas tree up around the same time of year and don’t bat an eyelid.

Unsurprisingly, all of the major streaming services are preparing to deliver a ton of horror content throughout October, knowing full well that frights are at the top of the agenda for many subscribers. The continued effects of the Coronavirus pandemic may have robbed audiences of the chance to be communally terrified as big hitters like Halloween Kills and the Candyman reboot have fled to next year, but there’s still no shortage of options to be found on the small screen for those desperate...

As we head into the last week of September, let’s look ahead at what’s coming to Amazon Prime in October. It’s the usual mix of great newly-licensed titles arriving at the top of the month and a range of original movies and TV shows dropping throughout the upcoming weeks. But, what with it being spooky season, this time Prime’s October haul is specifically geared towards giving you some scares during Halloween.

For starters, horror fans will not want to miss the launch of Blumhouse’s “Welcome to the Blumhouse” series with four original films going up across October. The first duo, Black Box and The Lie, land on Prime on October 6th. Then, a week later on the 13th, both Evil Eye and Nocturne debut. Anything with Blumhouse behind it is usually worth checking out, so make sure not to miss those.

October 1st delivers a couple of vampire movies,...

While Comic-Con won't be taking place in San Diego this summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the convention will live on in a special @Home edition that will include virtual panels that fans can enjoy from the safety of their own homes. In addition to AMC's panels for shows such as The Walking Dead and NOS4A2, horror fans can look forward to Shudder's "Scary Good TV with Horror's Top Showrunners" and "Horror is Queer" panels:

Press Release: July 8, 2020 — Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, will be presenting two powerhouse horror panels at this year’s virtual Comic-Con@Home event:

Scary Good TV with Horror’s Top Showrunners — Nick Antosca (Channel Zero), Meredith Averill (Locke & Key), Don Mancini (Chucky), Greg Nicotero (Creepshow) and Jami O’Brien (NOS4A2) offer their unique insights on why horror TV is having a moment and what it takes to...

Let’s say you’re a horror fan- or someone who just really loved Get Out- and maybe you’ve recently watched the award-winning Shudder documentary, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and loved that too. So where to go from here? Like all pathways to someplace new, it can be challenging to know where to start, particularly once you discover Get Out and Candyman are part of a broader tradition going back way further than 1968’s Night of the Living Dead, or even the 1930’s when Zora Neale Hurston was studying zombie myths in Haiti …...

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Frankenstein. Interview With The Vampire. The Haunting of Hill House. The Woman In Black. All have a legion of devoted fans. All came from the imagination of women authors.

Now comes a film about another woman horror writer.

Neon‘s Shirley starring Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg and Logan Lerman is available everywhere now.

https://neonrated.com/films/shirley#virtual-cinema

Read Wamg’s review: http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2020/06/shirley-review/

Renowned horror writer Shirley Jackson is on the precipice of writing her masterpiece when the arrival of newlyweds upends her meticulous routine and heightens tensions in her already tempestuous relationship with her philandering husband. The middle-aged couple, prone to ruthless barbs and copious afternoon cocktails, begins to toy mercilessly with the naïve young couple at their door.

Here’s our list of women who write terrific horror novels.

Mary Shelley: “Frankenstein”

Mary...

As social distancing, shuttered theaters, and self-quarantine become daily life, chances are you’ve turned to your plethora of streaming services to quell the boredom. But there’s more to life than Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+: several niche streaming services are offering free trials and discounts, giving you plenty of offbeat and hard-to-find content choices. Among them is horror specialist Shudder, British-focused Acorn TV, nonfiction purveyor Dox, and Sundance Now.

IndieWire has compiled a list of services currently offering discounts and free trials, along with some of their most notable offerings, and will update it with any new additions. Also included are other streaming services that regularly offer free trials.

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The chilling concept trailer for R. Shanea Williams' A Precise Understanding of Darkness tops today's Horror Highlights, which also includes Zach Lorkiewicz's new short film The Knock and details on Epic Pictures Group's acquisition of Tyler Cornack's Butt Boy for Us distribution.

Concept Trailer for A Precise Understanding of Darkness: "Horror fans will experience a unique tale of terror during the feature-length film A Precise Understanding of Darkness, and the filmmakers are giving an early look at this intense journey into myth and madness with the recently released concept trailer. The production is currently seeking investors for the project.

“This film is an ode to the psychological horror films over the years that have inspired me,” writer-director R. Shanea Williams says. “I believe there’s nothing scarier than the human mind, and this film will bring that belief to vivid life. And, because we are centering the...

By Glenn Dunks (who is currently counting down my top documentaries of the decade over on Twitter. Follow along!)

Horror movies are obviously an audience-beloved industry-entrenched part of the movie business. Even if the genre hasn’t always gotten the respect it deserves, horror has been a vital part in the cinematic stories for African American audiences and for queer audiences. These are, after all, viewers that have been ignored by the mainstream industry at large for as long as movies have existed. Minority audiences have often found the catharses and long-documented history of othered subtext of scary movies to be rare portals of release.

How great it is then to see two new documentaries Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street and Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror focusing on these elements and offering glimpses into the complicated realm of what it is like to be a viewer...

If you don’t believe representation in horror cinema matters, go watch Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror. Despite countless walks of life stamping this vibrant earth with their signature footprints, movies – especially mainstream studio products – are largely populated by the same faces, genders, you name it. More importantly, when themes or characters […]

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After releasing the essential Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror documentary earlier this year, Shudder is reteaming with executive producers Phil Nobile Jr. and Kelly Ryan for a documentary on the history of queer horror cinema, which will be written and directed by Sam Wineman and is slated to premiere in 2020.

Press Release: June 27, 2019 — Earlier this year, Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, released Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, to widespread acclaim. The documentary shed new light on how African American characters and creators were used—and misused—across a century of genre cinema.

For its next original documentary, Shudder has teamed up with writer/director Sam Wineman, Horror Noire executive producers Phil Nobile Jr. (Fangoria’s Editor-in-Chief) and Kelly Ryan of Stage 3 Productions, and consulting producer Michael Varrrati (Dead for Filth) to explore the complex, fascinating story of queer horror on film.

Shudder is making a Queer Horror Documentary to explore the history of gay themes in horror cinema. The producers behind the critically acclaimed Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror documentary are developing the new project. Sam Wineman is serving as the director and writer for the untitled documentary and it is expected to be ready for release next year. A concrete release date has yet to be revealed by the streaming platform.

The new documentary will take a look at the Lgbtq representation in the horror genre throughout the years and it will feature the work of "pioneering queer creators like James Whale and Clive Barker." Sleepaway Camp, High Tension, and Jennifer's Body are just some of the movies that will be examined in the upcoming doc. Sam Wineman explains.

"While watching Horror Noire, I identified deeply with the discussion of loving a genre and having that love be unrequited.

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, will explore the history of queer horror films in a new feature-length documentary from writer/director Sam Wineman. The project follows on the heels of “Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror,” which shed new light on how African American characters and creators were used — and misused — across a century of genre cinema. The film premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and was released to widespread critical acclaim earlier this year.

The untitled documentary will explore the complex, fascinating history of queer horror on film, through the works of pioneering queer creators like James Whale and Clive Barker. The film will examine the coded, sometimes problematic, depiction of Lgbtq+ characters in films like “Sleepaway Camp,” “High Tension” and “Jennifer’s Body.” It will chart the course of queer subjects and creators in the horror genre from the...

Jordan Peele’s overnight launch into genre infamy is no fluke, readers. With Get Out, he proved horror could sting social relevance, redefine terror and entertain something fierce. His participation in Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror then amplified the filmmaker’s wealth of rich screamer knowledge. Key & Peele’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch sketch? Only someone who basks under the midnight moonlight would come up with such niche hilarity. Why is all this important? Simple – Get Out is no random success story, and if you haven’t paid attention to the above examples, his newest home infestation nightmare Us is the golden ticket that proves it.

Gabe (Winston Duke) and Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) retreat to their lakeside vacation residence for another family getaway. Daughter Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) spends hours texting away, and son Jason (Evan Alex) tests his magic tricks. After a day of...

Jenn Wexler and Ashlee Blackwell were recently featured as special guests on our Corpse Club Women in Horror Month episodes, and we're thrilled to announce that both of them will be on a "Women & Horror" panel at New York City's Athena Film Festival this March!

On Saturday, March 2nd, at 7:00pm, The Ranger filmmaker Jenn Wexler and Horror Noire co-writer/producer (and founder of Graveyard Shift Sisters) Ashlee Blackwell will join actress Nancy Stephens and writer/director Christina Raia for a "Women & Horror" panel moderated by Caryn Coleman, the Director of Programming/Special Projects at Nitehawk Cinema.

The panel will take place at Barnard College, James Room, followed by a screening of John Carpenter's Halloween, featuring a Q&A with actress and activist Nancy Stephens (who played Marion in the classic horror film).

Read on for more details on the panel and screening, and for additional information, visit:

https://athenafilmfestival.

While Salem Horror Fest has become one of the most intriguing horror celebrations in October in recent years, the festival's hard-working creative team stay busy celebrating the genre all year long, and they'll continue to do so this March with a special screening of Jordan Peele's Us.

Taking place on Thursday, March 21st at the AMC Liberty Tree Mall 20 in Danvers, Ma, Salem Horror Fest's screening of Us will feature an introduction by Ashlee Blackwell (co-writer/producer of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and founder of Graveyard Shift Sisters), who was recently a special guest on our Corpse Club podcast!

This year's Salem Horror Fest will begin on Thursday, October 3rd and run through Sunday, October 13th. If you're looking to book a hotel or secure an Airbnb, then you'll want to do it here sooner rather than later, as space is limited.

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There’s a school of thought that says you should just turn your brain off and enjoy movies. If it’s not “high-brow” entertainment, then it’s not worthy of exploration. Certainly, horror films, with their low production values and cheap thrills meant for teenagers aren’t worthy of serious study. But as seen in Xavier Burgin’s excellent documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, analyzing the horror genre is perhaps most worthy of study because of how it shows us how black people are depicted in American popular cinema. Although …...

“Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror” begins with a modest proposal: “Black history is black horror.” It’s a succinct and provocative notion, the idea that there’s a symbiotic relationship between the horror genre and the African-American experience. However, executive producer Tananarive Due said that to her eyes, the two are inextricably linked.

“We were brought here in bondage, and white supremacy continues to mischaracterize and marginalize us,” said Due, a scholar, and novelist who specializes in the supernatural genre. “As the parent of a teenage son who’s already six feet tall, I’m fearful about his future encounters with police and the ways in which black children just like him are assumed on sight to be thugs and less than fully human.”

Due describes that fear and uncertainty as an example of an unrelenting horror that explains why creatives of African descent like herself, gravitate toward...

The vital documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, directed by Xavier Burgin and based on Robin R. Means Coleman’s book of the same name, invites us to know the perspective of African-Americans towards horror films. With a chronological structure, ranging from the oldest horror titles with black characters (such as Son of Ingagi from 1940) to the first footage of Jordan Peele’s upcoming film Us, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror brings together an excellent group of interviewees. Directors, actresses and actors and specialists (including Coleman herself) provide a unique film dissection, certainly focused on the representation in horror cinema of the black minority in a...

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The month of February observes Black History Month and Women in Horror Month. So, it’s fitting that the world premiere of Shudder’s first original documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror occurred on February 1. Featuring acute commentary from legendary actors, writers, and directors in the genre, Horror Noire provides critical analysis while delving […]

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The impact of Jordan Peele’s Get Out in the creation of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, Shudder’s first original documentary, is evident from the start. The film opens with a disembodied voice (author/educator Tananarive Due) proclaiming “We’ve always loved horror, it’s just that horror, unfortunately, hasn’t always loved us,” and the credits roll […]...

As genre fans, we are truly lucky to be living in a day and age where we can enjoy a variety of incredible film projects that celebrate nearly every aspect that we love about horror. Sometimes, these documentaries are focused on a specific film or a franchise, sometimes they hone in on one director or actor in particular. But with Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror, director Xavier Burgin has crafted an 83-minute journey spanning over an entire century of filmmaking that not only celebrates the milestones, but also holds Hollywood and society as a whole responsible for how black culture has been represented in cinema, as well as lauding the achievements of black creatives who have helped pave the way for future generations throughout their careers.

Based on Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman’s book of the same name, Horror Noire is an essential and entertaining documentary that...

To celebrate Women in Horror Month, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Ashlee Blackwell on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast!

We’re celebrating Women in Horror Month all February long on Corpse Club, and to kick things off, Heather Wixson is joined by special guest Ashlee Blackwell, co-writer and producer of the new documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and the founder and editor of Graveyard Shift Sisters, “an online resource dedicated to the scholarship surrounding the experiences, representations, achievements, and creative works of Black women and women of color in the horror and science fiction genres.”

Listen as Ashlee discusses her horror roots, her insightful writing on Graveyard Shift Sisters, and her unforgettable experiences working on Horror Noire. Heather and Ashlee also talk about Candyman and memorable black female characters from horror movies, including Sheila (Toy Newkirk) from A Nightmare on Elm Street 4:...

Shudder is looking to warm the hearts of horror fans in the Us this February with a wide range of titles, including the new documentary Horror Noire, Eli Roth's History of Horror TV series (for those that missed it on its initial AMC run), 1981's Bloody Birthday, Frank Henenlotter's Brain Damage, and Sean Byrne's The Loved Ones.

Below, check out the full list of titles coming to Shudder in the Us this February, and visit Shudder online to learn more about the streaming service.

"Horror’s past comes to life this month on Shudder, first in the new Shudder Original documentary Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror, and then in the seven-part series Eli Roth’S History Of Horror. After that, step into horror’s future with the Shudder Exclusive films The Crucifixion, offering a new take on the demonic possession genre from the director of Frontier(s),...

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, has announced the upcoming premiere of its first original documentary feature, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Based on the acclaimed book of the same name by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, Horror Noire takes a critical look at a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and embraced both black filmmakers and black audiences.

Dr. Coleman joined Texas A&M University in 2018 as new Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity.

The film features in-depth interviews with noted directors, writers, and actors, including Ernest Dickerson (Bones), Rusty Cundieff (Tales from the Hood), Jordan Peele (Us), Tina Mabry (Mississippi Damned), Tony Todd (Candyman), Paula Jai Parker (Tales from the Hood), Tananarive Due (My Soul to Keep), and Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman. Horror Noire will premiere exclusively on Shudder on Thursday, February 7, after special...