Yesenia AguilarIs it Supernatural or is it Racism?Supernatural elements have historically been used in films to demonize the Black community in the United States. In multiple class works…2 min read·Dec 11, 2020----
Yesenia AguilarIsolation & Exclusion in Black HorrorIsolation is one of the major themes that has been found in the genre of Black Horror. Typically, there is usually only one Black…2 min read·Dec 9, 2020----
Yesenia AguilarSacrifice: White & WakeA common theme we have explored in Professor Tananarive Due’s class is the exploitation and experimentation of Black Bodies. The short…3 min read·Nov 29, 2020----
Yesenia AguilarLoss of Innocence: Tales from the Hood Tells Eve’s StoryTales from the Hood, a funny yet eerie film from 1995 tells the story of three men who enter a funeral home to buy what they call ‘the…6 min read·Nov 8, 2020----
Yesenia AguilarThe Women in Jordan Peele’s GET OUT and USJordan Peele’s Get Out and US have been groundbreaking movies for the genre of Black Horror. Not only are the characters in these films…3 min read·Oct 31, 2020----