Blackness in Horror Movies: A New Perspective
Horror movies often feature gore, blood, and frightening elements, with iconic monsters and slashers. However, for the Black community, the horror genre serves as a window into their historical oppression, often minimized to gruesome deaths at the expense of white protagonists.
Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" redefines the role of Black people in horror, highlighting the importance of Blackness in the genre. Coogler uses vampiric imagery as an allegory to capture the complexity of Blackness, shifting its traditional theme in horror.
"Sinners" is a testament to the importance of Blackness in the horror genre.
By examining flawed predecessors in horror, Coogler's film offers a new perspective on the genre, recognizing the crucial role Blackness plays in it.
Author's summary: Coogler redefines Blackness in horror with "Sinners".
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