Horror Noire

Explore the history of black representation in horror cinema with this thought-provoking and comprehensive book. From Hollywood blockbusters to underground art-house films, Horror Noire traces notable characterizations of blackness in the genre from the 1890s to the present. Author Robin R. Means Coleman examines black participation on and off screen, arguing that horror offers a space to challenge negative racial stereotypes and portray diversity within blackness itself. With a focus on unpacking the genre's racialized imagery, Horror Noire is a unique social history of blacks in America through the lens of horror cinema.