Black Folks Love Horror, Too
Black people have been an inspiring part of horror since the genre was created. Still, it can be hard to find spaces that truly value our voices. If you are a horror writer wanting to share your work or just a fan looking to connect with other scary folks, check out this list of Black-centered horror publishers, funders, organizations, and scare-enthusiasts.
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Horror podcast. Reads submitted stories by Black women authors on their episodes
Online literary magazine publishing Black women in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and more
Funding and book reviews for marginalized horror writers
4. Afro Horror
Celebrates and amplifies the work of Black horror creatives
5. Sistah Scifi
Bookstore connecting readers to Black and Indigenous horror/sci-fi readers
Podcast discussing all things horror
Podcast featuring chaotic, topical conversations for horror nerds of color
8. Peek-A-Boo!
Black queer owned horror magazine
Black woman run platform offering horror movie reviews/interviews
Black owned production company specializing in horror films
11. Diverse Grants
Funding for marginalized voices in horror
12. Afflicted
A horror/thriller podcast, created by Black woman writer and producer of NightLight Tonia Ransom, about a small town experiencing supernatural disasters because of a demonic book
13. Nah, I'm Good!
Brother-sister duo podcast discussing the horrors of life and the many ways human beings and natural encounters make us go "nah, I'm good."
14. Homies of Horror
Black-led podcast talking all things horror movies
Black-owned horror-themed clothing brand by Andrew LeSane
16. Horror Headz
A trio of melanated horror nerds immersed in all things scary. Horror news, reviews, and more!
Highlights Black horror characters from movies and TV, and shares favorite scenes and moments
18. Dread Central
Sharing love for all things horror. Advocates for diverse artists and indie films. Partners with Girl That's Scary
Black woman-led horror, sci-fi, and thriller movie reviews
Black woman YouTuber reviews well-known and obscure horror movies
Digital magazine highlighting the contributions of Black women to the horror genre
Podcast duo discuss lesser-known horror gems to decide if they should “rise from the dead” or stay buried
23. Scream Kingz
Black men in horror podcast. Listen for the "scream of your life."
24. The Unbound & Rewound Podcast
NYC-based horror podcast with a Black, queer perspective
25. Gigi Murakami
Horror manga artist and illustrator
26. The Evol Tyrone
Horror director, screenwriter, and co-host of “Evol Live” YouTube series
27. Dungeon
Gamer specializing in horror
28. Artsy Ghoul
Visual artist specializing in horrific illustrations and paintings
Screenwriters turned horror podcast duo offers new, thrilling episodes weekly
30. Nightlight
A multi-award-winning horror fiction podcast dedicated to stories written by Black writers and voiced by Black actors
31. Harley Hancocked
Streamer and cosplayer with a love for anime, horror, and gaming
32. SayoNay
Cosplay enthusiast who is "obsessed with sci-fi, Halloween, bodypaint, the macabre, and bakery."
33. Nailah King
Horror writer, reader, and reviewer
34. Tananarive Due
Award-winning horror author, filmmaker, and speculative fiction professor
35. Sylvester Barzey
Award-winning horror writer and content creator
Horror and supernatural content creator and world-builder
37. Watchreelflix
Horror movie reviews
38. Nia Lovemore
Gothic illustrator designing book covers, merch, and more.
Sources gothic decor and vintage/rare Halloween finds
40. Blerdcon
An annual convention celebrating diversity & Black nerd culture