In 2019, the Shudder streaming service released the documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror – and RLJE Films later gave the documentary a Blu-ray and DVD release, so you can buy a copy HERE. Based on a book by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman, Horror Noire “traced the untold history of Black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre”. Last October, Shudder expanded the Horror Noire brand with an anthology film – and now that anthology is set to receive a DVD release on June 28th. In anticipation of the film’s physical media release, we have gotten our hands on a trailer for Horror Noire, and you can check that out in the embed above.
Here’s the information on this Horror Noire:
A new Shudder Original anthology film, Horror Noire is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2019 documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror and features new work from both established and emerging talents, showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters.
Anthology writers featured include Tananarive Due, Steven Barnes, Victor LaValle, Shernold Edwards, Al Letson, and Ezra C. Daniels.
Cast featured include Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer, Spartacus), Luke James (The Chi, Thoughts of a Colored Man), Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Brandon Mychal Smith (Four Weddings and a Funeral, You’re the Worst), Sean Patrick Thomas (Macbeth, The Curse of La Llorona), Peter Stormare (American Gods, Fargo), Malcolm Barrett (Genius: Aretha Franklin, Timeless), and Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half), among others.
As far as bonus features go, so far we only know that the DVD will include footage of the filmmakers’ San Diego Comic Con Panel Interview.
Have you watched Horror Noire, or was this trailer your first exposure? If so, do you plan on adding the DVD to your physical media collection? Let us know by leaving a comment below.