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How 'Sinners' fits into the Black horror genre


Published on 2025-05-09 14:43:01 - WBUR
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  • In the new horror film, "Sinners," Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack who return to their Mississippi hometown after years working for the Chicago Mafia.

The article from WBUR's Here & Now, published on April 25, 2025, discusses the anthology "Sinners: Volume 1," which is a collection of horror stories written by Black authors and curated by horror writer and scholar Tananarive Due. The anthology aims to highlight the unique perspectives and experiences of Black writers in the horror genre, showcasing a range of stories that explore themes of fear, identity, and social issues. Due emphasizes the importance of representation and the power of horror as a tool for social commentary, noting that the genre has historically been underrepresented by Black voices. The article also features interviews with some of the contributing authors, who share their inspirations and the significance of their work in the context of Black horror.

Read the Full WBUR Article at:
[ https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/04/25/sinners-black-horror ]