Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Synopsis
Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, this is the untold history of black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-14
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Meosha Bean
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Ashlee Blackwell
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William Crain
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Rusty Cundieff
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Keith David
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Loretta Devine
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Ernest R. Dickerson
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Tananarive Due
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Ken Foree
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Mark H. Harris
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Richard Lawson
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Tina Mabry
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Kelly Jo Minter
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Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
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Paula Jai Parker
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Jordan Peele
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Ken Sagoes
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Monica Suriyage
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Burgin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Means Coleman, Danielle Burrows, Ashlee Blackwell
- Original Score
- Timothy Day
- Original Title
- Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Stage 3 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Burgin
Robin Means Coleman, Danielle Burrows, Ashlee Blackwell
Timothy Day
Horatiu Lemnei, Scott Strobel
Ashlee Blackwell, Robin Means Coleman, Phil Nobile Jr., Danielle Burrows, Tananarive Due
Department Leadership Roster
Xavier Burgin
Director
Ashlee Blackwell
Producer
Danielle Burrows
Writer
Ashlee Blackwell
Writer
Horatiu Lemnei
Editor
Danielle Burrows
Producer
Scott Strobel
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
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What is Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror about?
Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, this is the untold history of black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre.
Who directed Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror?
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror was directed by Xavier Burgin.
Who stars in Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror?
The principal cast of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror includes Meosha Bean, Ashlee Blackwell, William Crain, Rusty Cundieff, Keith David.
When was Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror released and how long is it?
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror was composed by Timothy Day.
Is Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror based on a book or true story?
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robin Means Coleman".