ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast

Lauren La Melle and Jared Hudson
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ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast Podcast

If you're a die-hard horror movie fanatic or just someone who loves a good spine-tingling thrill, ScaryCrit is your one-way ticket to the most chilling corners of the silver screen.Join us as we dissect, discuss, and delve deep into the world of horror cinema with a spotlight on Black horror. Our passionate and knowledgeable hosts, Lauren La Melle and Jared Hudson, will guide you through the blood-soaked history of the genre. ScaryCrit exists to shine a light on the often underappreciated and groundbreaking contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers to the horror genre. From classic masterpieces to bone-chilling releases, we're here to celebrate the powerful narratives, cultural influences, and unique perspectives that define Black horror.Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the genre, our podcast is your guide to discovering hidden gems, exploring social commentary, and embracing the terrifying brilliance of Black horror.With in-depth analyses and behind-the-scenes insights, our podcast offers a front-row seat to the terror. Tune in every other Thursday as Lauren and Jared unpack Blackness in horror classics... or the lack-there-of.

  1. Y'all: ...The Reason? - Them: The Scare (2024)

    16 MAY

    Y'all: ...The Reason? - Them: The Scare (2024)

    Send us a text....We missed y'all. Please excuse us for the unintentional hiatus but we have returned with a new episode and our second Special! Our first Special focused on season one of the horror anthology series Them, Them: Covenant (2021). With season two, titled Them: The Scare (2024) having been recently released, we had to strike while the iron was hot with another Special. We get into what we thought about the season, the casting, execution of theme and ideas and how it compares to S...

    1h 45m
  2. I Am Him - American Psycho (2000) ft. ElJa Bowens

    28/11/2023

    I Am Him - American Psycho (2000) ft. ElJa Bowens

    Send us a textNINE-NINEWe've got one question... Do you like Phil Collins? Get ready for a deep dive into the dark and stylish world of American Psycho (2000) as we dissect the enigmatic Patrick Bateman. Join Lauren, Jared, and returning guest El'Ja Bowens for a thrilling discussion on this psychological thriller, exploring the film's satirical edge, haunting visuals, and Christian Bale's unforgettable performance.We'll unravel the layers of Bateman's psyche, discussing the blurred lines...

    2h 23m
  3. Halloween: Nonsensical - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

    26/10/2023

    Halloween: Nonsensical - Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

    Send us a textIs is really Spooky Season if we're not talking about a Halloween movie?Get ready for a side-splitting episode as we delve into the sequel that is 'Halloween: Resurrection' (2002). Join Lauren and Jared for a deep dive into this ironically iconic installment where Michael Myers returns once again to murder and mame LIVE on the internet. We'll explore the portrayal of Blackness, the misuse of the Black characters in the film, and the impact this film had on the 'Halloween' f...

    2h 9m
  4. RepMArations - Ma (2019)

    12/10/2023

    RepMArations - Ma (2019)

    Send us a text"Hey, guys!" In our latest podcast episode, we take you on a journey into the unique world of Ma (2019). Join us as we dissect the complex psyche of the unforgettable character portrayed by the illustrious Octavia Spencer (we love you!), and the harrowing transformation of a seemingly ordinary house into a place of unspeakable horrors.We'll explore the themes of isolation, obsession, and the haunting consequences of past secrets, all while taking a closer look at the excep...

    2h 8m
  5. Sandbox - The Cell (2000)

    28/09/2023

    Sandbox - The Cell (2000)

    Send us a textWe are playing hella mindgames in this episode of ScaryCrit, where we get lost in the trappings of the 2000s trippy thriller The Cell. This has been an episode long in the making and it makes quite a step in our #Roadto100! Bolstered by Melle's delicious passion for this underrated gem, we explore Jennifer and Vince's uncharacteristic roles, the movie essentially being two different stories, the illustration of fantasy and darkness through the mind and the mind itself being the ...

    1h 47m
  6. Don't Be Yellin' - Dead Silence (2007)

    14/09/2023

    Don't Be Yellin' - Dead Silence (2007)

    Send us a textBeware the stare of Mary Shaw. She had no children, only dolls. And if you see her in your dreams... You BEST bet'not scream!!! Tf? Today on ScaryCrit, we're taking a trip down to dreary Raven's Fair to hang with the good sis Mary and her vociferous dolls and dish about Dead Silence (2007). A brainchild of the fathers of Saw (2005), Leigh Whannel and James Wan, we have a fun time analyzing how this film holds up in the possessed/haunted doll subgenre, toying with the idea of if ...

    1h 31m
  7. Hell and Back - As Above, So Below (2014)

    31/08/2023

    Hell and Back - As Above, So Below (2014)

    Send us a textToday on ScaryCrit, we're getting lower than low, crittin' the 2014 found-footage horror gem As Above, So Below. Quite an underrated entry in the genre, drop down with us as we chat about the film's not quite on-the-nose take on Dante's Inferno, the first act's noteworthy genre shift/blend, the film's take on what hell is and how this personally affected each of the characters. Remember, once you're in hell, the only way out is down. So pray, repent, press play and dive on in! S...

    1h 55m
  8. Pandora's Hand - Talk to Me (2023)

    03/08/2023

    Pandora's Hand - Talk to Me (2023)

    Send us a text This season of ScaryCrit keeps coinciding with some must-watch horror releases and we'd be remiss if we didn't take full advantage! This week's episode is no different as we grab hold of A24's horror feature Talk to Me (2023), having seen it on its opening night. We think that Talk to Me is a unique film in that it operates parallel to your typical possession horror flick (which makes for some unforgettable results). Listen in as we unpack...

    2h 18m
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About

If you're a die-hard horror movie fanatic or just someone who loves a good spine-tingling thrill, ScaryCrit is your one-way ticket to the most chilling corners of the silver screen.Join us as we dissect, discuss, and delve deep into the world of horror cinema with a spotlight on Black horror. Our passionate and knowledgeable hosts, Lauren La Melle and Jared Hudson, will guide you through the blood-soaked history of the genre. ScaryCrit exists to shine a light on the often underappreciated and groundbreaking contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers to the horror genre. From classic masterpieces to bone-chilling releases, we're here to celebrate the powerful narratives, cultural influences, and unique perspectives that define Black horror.Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the genre, our podcast is your guide to discovering hidden gems, exploring social commentary, and embracing the terrifying brilliance of Black horror.With in-depth analyses and behind-the-scenes insights, our podcast offers a front-row seat to the terror. Tune in every other Thursday as Lauren and Jared unpack Blackness in horror classics... or the lack-there-of.

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  • Creator
    Lauren La Melle and Jared Hudson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast
  • Show Website
    ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast

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