12 of the Best Black Horror Movies Throughout the Decades
Get Out isn't the only one.
When you hear "Black scary movies," you most likely think of Get Out, Jordan Peele's 2017 film that won an Oscar for best screenplay. The modern thriller quickly became an iconic piece of cinema, thanks to its unique story that both made you laugh and sit on the edge of your seat. But it wasn't just searching for screams. It offered a deep reflection on racism in America. However, as great as Get Out was, Peele wasn't the first to create a fantastic Black horror film that made a statement. If you fancy yourself a fan of African American cinema (romance anyone?) or you're simply looking to add something scary to your repertoire as Halloween approaches, and ghost movies aren't going to cut it, we've got a list of the best Black horror films below, including some haunting vampire flicks, spanning from the 1970s to 2019.
