The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar

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Author Mark H. Harris
Format Paperback
Publisher Simon & Schuster
Publication Date 2023-02-16
Pages 336
ISBN-13 9781982186531

Description

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.

Additional information

Weight 0.604 kg
Dimensions 2.2 × 21.2 × 14 cm
Author

Mark H. Harris

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Imprint

Saga Press

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9781982186531

Publication Date

2023-02-16

Publication Year

2023

Pages

336

Country of Publication

GB

Language

English

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