Unfortunately, horror works tend to suffer from a lack of inclusivity. Like so many other industries, the film industry has historically othered or excluded people of color. It will take years to reverse decades of racist practices and misrepresentation in movies and TV, but more and more Black creative voices are breaking down boundaries and pushing back.
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When horror fans think of scream queens, white actresses like Jamie Lee Curtis or Emma Roberts likely come to mind. However, quite a few Black scream queens are driving the genre toward a much-needed reckoning, one that involves reimagining tropes, tackling white supremacy, and showing that scary stories aren't just for white audiences.
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When horror fans think of scream queens, white actresses like Jamie Lee Curtis or Emma Roberts likely come to mind. However, quite a few Black scream queens are driving the genre toward a much-needed reckoning, one that involves reimagining tropes, tackling white supremacy, and showing that scary stories aren't just for white audiences.