How "A Christmas Carol," the classic Charles Dickens Christmas ghost story spawned remakes and reimaginings in unexpected ways, including a version that starred Cicely Tyson as the first Black woman to play Scrooge. Connect @BlackHorrorJournal on Instagram @Starr_Rocque on Threads Listen & Subscribe Available on popular podcast platforms. Spotify A…

In this episode, we delve into the story of real-life Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson. He was a man whose life was shrouded in mystery and folklore that alleges he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for extraordinary music skills. He also inspired the character, "Sammie," from Ryan Couglar's "Sinners." Connect @BlackHorrorJournal …

In this episode, I interview author and editor Margeaux Weston. Margeaux has written several history books, and she recently launched Haintland on Substack, where she writes spooky tales rooted in the Southern Gothic. Here, we chat about her plans for making Haintland a place where other speculative authors and speculative enthusiasts can contribut…

In this episode, we explore the cult classic Blaxploitation horror, "Sugar Hill" (1974), its depictions of voodoo, and a quick history of hoodoo vs voodoo. Connect @BlackHorrorJournal on Instagram @Starr_Rocque on Threads Listen & Subscribe Available on all major podcast platforms. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts iHeartRadio SEO Keywords Sug…

MultiMind is a self-published author whose latest book "The Harlequin" is a YA horror-themed book that explores themes of manipulation in romantic relationships, reimagines Tulsa, Oklahoma, and more. In addition to the book, she also chats queer representation in horror, grants for creatives, and more.…

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In this episode, we explore Black Horror History 101 by breaking down 10 moments in TV/Film history that shaped the genre. We look at stereotypes, tropes, triumphs in storytelling, and more.Starr Rocque による

In this inaugural episode of Black Horror Journal, host Starr Rocque discusses the brilliance of author Octavia Butler, how she predicted the chaotic times we are living in, and what listeners can expect on future episodes of Black Horror Journal.Start Rocque による