A definitive and surprising exploration of the history of Black
horror films, after the rising success of Get Out, Candyman, and
Lovecraft Country from creators behind the acclaimed documentary,
Horror Noire.
The
Black Guy Dies First
explores the Black journey in modern horror cinema, from the fodder
epitomized by Spider Baby to the Oscar-winning cinematic heights
of Get Out and beyond. This eye-opening book delves into the themes,
tropes, and traits that have come to characterize Black roles in
horror since 1968, a year in which race made national headlines in
iconic moments from the enactment of the 1968 Civil Rights Act and
Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in April. This timely book
is a must-read for cinema and horror fans alike.