Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present
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Author Description
Robin R. Means Coleman Traces The History Of Notable Characterizations Of Blackness In Horror Cinema, Examines Key Levels Of Black Participation On Screen And Behind The Camera, And Unpacks The Genre's Racialized Imagery And Narratives That Make Up Popular Culture's Commentary On Race. Introduction: Studying Blacks And Horror Films -- The Birth Of The Black Boogeyman: Pre-1930s -- Jungle Fever: A Horror Romance: 1930s -- Horrifying Goons And Minstrel Coons: 1940s -- Black Invisibility, White Science, And A Night With Ben: 1950s-1960s -- Scream, Whitey, Scream: Retribution, Enduring Women And Carnality: 1970s -- We Always Die First: Invisibility, Racial Red-lining, And Self-sacrifice: 1980s -- Black Is Back! Retribution And The Urban Terrain: 1990s -- Conclusion: Catching Some Zzzzz's: Blackz And Horror In The 21st Century. Robin R. Means Coleman. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical evolution of Black representation within American horror cinema, questioning how racialized imagery and narrative tropes have shaped cultural perceptions of Blackness. Robin R. Means Coleman, a scholar in media and communication, utilizes a chronological framework to analyze the intersection of race and the horror genre. By examining both on-screen characterizations and behind-the-scenes participation, the author argues that horror films serve as a critical site for reflecting and reinforcing societal racial dynamics across more than a century of production.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive historical survey of Black representation in horror from the 1890s to the present day.
- Analysis of recurring archetypes such as the 'Black Boogeyman' and the 'Minstrel Coon' across different decades.
- Examination of production trends, including the impact of racial red-lining and the trope of Black characters as expendable victims.
- Critical evaluation of how horror cinema functions as a commentary on race, retribution, and the urban terrain.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and film scholars frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for understanding the racial politics of the horror genre. Readers often note the academic rigor and the depth of the historical research provided by the author.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203847679
ISBN-13:
9780203847671
History
Horror
Media Studies
Horror films
Motion pictures
Film Studies
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