Black Horror Journal

There's a new slasher in town, and for now, we know him as "The Ratchet Killer." Listen as I interview twin brother director duo Rasheed and Saeed Green, who independently created "Ratchet," a horror movie that takes viewers on a journey through an urban landscape with a unique twist. Here, they discuss the filmmaking process and how sometimes you may get caught up in something you're not morally...

In this episode, we explore the legal drama that derailed "The Black Exorcist" and caused it to fall into obscurity until it resurfaced as "Abby," the story of a Christian woman possessed by a demon that ironically frees her, for a brief moment, from her life of being everything for everyone, possession through a patriarchal lens, and more.  Connect  @ BlackHorrorJournal  on Instagr...

In this episode, we take a look at Mantan Moreland, who became the first Black man to die in a modern mainstream horror movie. Moreland has a complicated legacy rooted in vaudeville and as the poster child for Black stereotypes in cinema, but his death in 1968's "Spider Baby," was symbolic of Hollywood's, and by extension, the world's troubling relationship with Black Lives in real life, and on fi...

The five movies and/or TV/serieses that we're looking forward to watching this year include, "They Will Kill You," "Ratchet," "Night Patrol," and more. 

Emmett Till takes a quick dive into how the lynching of Emmett Till in 1955 inspired then rising talent Rod Serling to create his iconic tv show, "The Twilight Zone."  Connect  @ BlackHorrorJournal  on Instagram @ Starr_Rocque  on Threads Listen & Subscribe  Available on popular podcast platforms.  Spotify Apple Podcasts  Google Podcasts iHeartRadio Deezer Pl...

How "A Christmas Carol," the classic Charles Dickens Christmas ghost story spawned remakes and reimaginings in unexpected ways, including a version that starred Cicely Tyson as the first Black woman to play Scrooge.   Connect  @ BlackHorrorJournal  on Instagram @ Starr_Rocque  on Threads Listen & Subscribe  Available on popular podcast platforms.  Spotify App...

In this episode, we delve into the story of real-life Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson. He was a man whose life was shrouded in mystery and folklore that alleges he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for extraordinary music skills. He also inspired the character, "Sammie," from Ryan Couglar's "Sinners."  Connect  @ BlackHorrorJournal  on Instagram @ Starr_Rocque&nbs...

In this episode, I interview author and editor Margeaux Weston. Margeaux has written several history books, and she recently launched Haintland on Substack, where she writes spooky tales rooted in the Southern Gothic. Here, we chat about her plans for making Haintland a place where other speculative authors and speculative enthusiasts can contribute to the community, how to write a good scary stor...

In this episode, we explore the cult classic Blaxploitation horror, "Sugar Hill" (1974), its depictions of voodoo, and a quick history of hoodoo vs voodoo.  Connect  @ BlackHorrorJournal  on Instagram @ Starr_Rocque  on Threads Listen & Subscribe  Available on all major podcast platforms.  Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Google Podcasts iHeartRadio SEO Keywords...

MultiMind is a self-published author whose latest book "The Harlequin" is a YA horror-themed book that explores themes of manipulation in romantic relationships, reimagines Tulsa, Oklahoma, and more. In addition to the book, she also chats queer representation in horror, grants for creatives, and more. 

Did the demons in "HIM" give anyone else carnival and/or BAM DanceAfrica vibes? Anyway, this is my review of the movie. The Jordan Peele-produced, Justin Tipping-directed, and written movie is an allegory for what people are willing to sacrifice to become greats. 

In this episode, we explore Black Horror History 101 by breaking down 10 moments in TV/Film history that shaped the genre. We look at stereotypes, tropes, triumphs in storytelling, and more. 

In this inaugural episode of Black Horror Journal, host Starr Rocque discusses the brilliance of author Octavia Butler, how she predicted the chaotic times we are living in, and what listeners can expect on future episodes of Black Horror Journal.