In the spirit of Spooky season, Skye and Amanda sit down to discuss the Black Horror genre and its depictions of the biggest terrors we face day-to-day. The ladies talk about the thrilling novel, When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole and the movie, Vampires vs. The Bronx, both horror stories about a true life fear; gentrification. They gush about the genius of Lovecraft Country and the realities that Black people face when uncovering who the real monsters are in their lives. Hear about Skye's experience rewatching classic Black horror movies and how her perspectives have changed, and why Amanda is loving the resurgence of Black Horror stories being told today, both in literature and film.   

Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to the Black Owned Bookstore: Eso Won Books

• Horror Noire: Blacks in American Horror Films from the 1890s to Present, Reviews by Robin R. Means Coleman
• When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
• Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff

This week’s ‘Bout That Action! highlight is Kyyah Abdul
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Word of the Week: Forfend

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