Every week, screenwriters Sade' Sellers and Chris Courtney Martin discuss modern horror films and how black actors and actresses were portrayed in them.
The Afro Horror podcast is an absolute gem in the horror podcast genre. From the moment I started listening, it instantly became one of my all-time favorites. The hosts provide a perfect blend of insightful discourse and captivating storytelling that keeps me hooked episode after episode. What sets this podcast apart is not just the content, but also the music. The haunting melodies perfectly complement the eerie atmosphere and further enhance the overall experience for horror enthusiasts like myself.
One of the best aspects of The Afro Horror podcast is its dedication to highlighting amazing creators who are often overlooked in other entertainment industry podcasts. It provides a platform for diverse voices and perspectives that are rarely given the spotlight they deserve. This commitment to showcasing unique talent adds depth and richness to each episode, making it a truly enriching experience for listeners.
However, like any podcast, The Afro Horror does have its shortcomings. While the hosts do an excellent job discussing and analyzing various horror topics, there are times when episodes can veer off track or lose focus on their main theme. This occasional lack of cohesion can make it challenging to follow along at times and can disrupt the flow of an otherwise engaging discussion.
In conclusion, The Afro Horror podcast is a fantastic listen for any horror fan out there. With its thought-provoking analysis, diverse representation of creators, and captivating storytelling, it has quickly become a must-listen in my rotation. Despite some minor issues with staying on topic at times, the overall quality and passion behind this podcast shine through in every episode. I eagerly await each new installment and highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for a fresh take on the horror genre.
After a multi-year hiatus from Afro Horror, host Sade Sellers returns with a bang—diving into the new horror film Sinners (2025) with filmmaker Kat Street. This episode is a vibrant and hilarious deep-dive into Ryan Coogler's genre-bending vampire period piece starring Michael B. Jordan.Kat and Sade unpack:Their first reactions to Sinners and why they've already seen it multiple timesMichael B. Jordan's double-duty as twin brothers Smoke and StackWhy Sammy, the cousin, is the true main characterThemes of Black ownership, ambition, and artistic legacyThe film's nods to blues, hoodoo, and Southern Black historyHot takes on supporting characters like Pearline, Grace, and MaryThe spit scene (yes, that one), vampire lore, and cultural symbolismConnections to real-life racial dynamics, classism, and legacy
Our March episode features horror artist, Prince Onyx, as we review 2023's M3GAN!IG: @afrohorrorTwitter: @afrohorrorpodWebsite: www.afrohorror.comEmail: info@afrohorror.comPrince Onyx linktree: https://linktr.ee/princeofthego?fbclid=PAAabgevIG29t7sYTfDp1-XLzMVPBOBQxGiaRdxk80NdIIE-KNR9JrIiaXAb0Anchor FM: https://anchor.fm/theroyalhourpodcastIG: PrinceoftheGOIG 2: PrinceofGotham1IG 3: ConfusionFilmSeriesYouTubes: Prince OnyxConfusionFilm SeriesPNerdy Films ProductionzTikTok: PrinceoftheGO (Prince Onyx)Facebook: Prince ONYXTwitter: PrinceONYXWRLDConfusionFilm
Happy Black History Month! We are back with another episode this time to talk about the highly anticipated horror adaption of Winnie the Pooh with guest host Keilani Haralson!IG: @afrohorrorTwitter: @afrohorrorpodWebsite: www.afrohorror.comEmail: info@afrohorror.com
Kicking off season five strong with a special guest, Chi-Chi Onuah! In this episode, we give our predictions on the New York revival of Scream 6 and the future of the Scream franchise. IG: @afrohorrorTwitter: @afrohorrorpodWebsite: www.afrohorror.comEmail: info@afrohorror.com
Join me and writer/director, Brandon Espy, as we talk about his latest short, Mr.Crocket, now streaming on Hulu under "Bite Size Horror."
Back again! Afro Horror contributors Aseba and Lynn talk about Scott Derrickson's 2021 horror The Black Phone. IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: info@afrohorror.com
The Afro Horror team interviews the cast of Blumhouse's latest slasher, THEY/THEM live at the premiere during Outfest 2022.
Join Sade and guest host Horror in Color's, Jose Cadena, as they run through 2022's year in horror so far and what's to come!
This month we gathered the Afro Horror team and recorded our live watch of Mariama Diallo's "Master" currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Cue up the movie yourself and join us!
Our Year of the Creator theme for season four continues with writer/producer/director, Kimel Fryer! In this interview, we talk about our favorite horror movies, producing outside of Los Angeles, and the future of horror. IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: info@afrohorror.com
We're diving into this 1997 with guest host, Kahmeela Adams. Listen as we lust over Billy Zane and list our demands for the collector. IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: info@afrohorror.com
In this episode, we speak to some of the cast and crew of the independent horror, "Johnny, I Want My Liver Back." IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: info@afrohorror.com
High school student Jane Shipley (Montse Hernandez) seeks to mend her splintering relationship with childhood best friend Merritt (Cheyenne Haynes) and fit in with her rebellious peers. When Jane's math teacher oversteps his bounds, an apathetic high school administration forces Jane and Merritt to take matters into their own hands, driving their relationship into further turmoil and inciting deadly consequences. OUT ON DIGITAL 2/8/22
We're kicking off Black History Month with a special interview with the powerhouse actor/producer/writer, Elise Neal! Elise talks about working with Wes Craven, her musical background, and the importance of studying your craft. G: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: info@afrohorror.com
Finishing up our *SPOILER* Scream review with horror writer, Cody Landman. IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: http://info@afrohorror.com (info@afrohorror.com)
"It's an honor" to have this guest on the podcast! Cody has been a long-time supporter of Afro Horror and is a powerful horror creator on his own! In this episode, we break down the *SPOILERS* pros and cons of the latest Scream aka Scream 5 aka Cream movie. Part two to follow! IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: http://info@afrohorror.com (info@afrohorror.com)
We're kicking off our 4th season-themed The Year of the Creator with a revisit of the Scream Franchise featuring 716 Media Owner, Nicole Taylor. In this episode, we talk about our favorite moments from Scream and our predictions for the Scream(2022). IG: https://www.instagram.com/afrohorror/?hl=en (@afrohorror) Twitter: https://twitter.com/afrohorrorpod?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (@afrohorrorpod) Website: http://www.afrohorror.com (www.afrohorror.com) Email: http://info@afrohorror.com (info@afrohorror.com)
In the last episode for season three, Sade and guest host Cardell Morgan unpack Kevin Williamson's 1998 alien invasion horror, The Faculty. To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of teachers have always been a little odd, but lately, they've been behaving positively alien. Controlled by otherworldly parasites, the faculty try to infect students one by one. Cheerleader Delilah (Jordana Brewster), football player Stan (Shawn Hatosy), drug dealer Zeke (Josh Hartnett), and new girl Marybeth (Laura Harris) team up with some of their other classmates to fight back against the invaders.
Hosted by two Afro Horror admins, Dr. Steven Murphy is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon who presides over a spotless household with his wife and two children. Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin, a fatherless teen who insinuates himself into the doctor's life in gradually unsettling ways. Soon, the full scope of Martin's intent becomes menacingly clear when he confronts Steven with a long-forgotten transgression that will shatter his domestic bliss forever.
Speaking with staff writer of the new Chucky series on USA, Kim Garland. This episode was originally recorded for Final Draft's Write On podcast in early October 2021.
For the first time ever, Sade's sister, Deshaney, joins as guest host and tells us her top ten favorite horror films of all time...kind of.
In the August episode of our Year of Anniversaries, we talk with Scream King and Action Star, Edwin Hodge, about being Black in the Paris catacombs, why he never should have followed that white woman to hell, and his latest film, "The Tomorrow War", with guest host Juwan Dickerson.
Breaking down the best alien invasion film in the last twenty years with guest Ashley Durham.
In this bonus episode, we're helping our friends at NO5S (Dalia and Alma) celebrate their 2nd season primer with a special cross over episode while discussing Wes Craven's "The People Under The Stairs."
Freddy super fans Cole and AJ talk with Sade' about the best Nightmare on Elm Street installment.
In the May episode of Afro Horror, we're talking deep south culture and spicy white girls with Tre and Cole.
We're talking Black royalty and ancestor loyalty with guest Evan J. Peterson.
Season 3 updates and new merch now available on afrohorror.com!
On the final episode of Afro Horror, we chat with Horror Movies and Beyond founder Ivotres Little about 1998's Halloween:H20. In this episode, we give LL Cool J his long overdue flowers.
Jessica Guess co-host as we give Rachel True her flowers.
Chris Courtney Martin is back as we unpack this highly underrated feature debut from Kasi Lemmons.
Answering all your screenwriting questions with horror screenwriter, Jeff Howard.
Guest host Andre Barnwell talks about the Black intellectual on this episode.
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On this episode of Afro Horror, Sade' speaks with guest host, Zena S. Dixon, about Blumhouse's 2019 horror, MA.
Season two kicks off with an iconic two hour tribute to 1992's Candyman. Featuring actress/director Reagan Gomez-Preston as guest host.
In the season one finale of Afro Horror, our host celebrate Mekhi Phifer and Brandy Norwood of the severely underrated "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer."
On this episode of Afro Horror, our host celebrate the criminally underused, Chosen Jacobs in this 2017 remake from Andy Muschietti.
On this episode of Afro Horror, our host discuss this classic William Castle remake, Thirteen Ghost, and pay special tribute to Flipmode alumna, Rah Digga.
In this episode of Afro Horror, our host discuss the sacrificial black best friend troupe in this classic slasher vs slasher.
On this episode of Afro Horror, host Sade Sellers and Chris Courtney Martin discuss the cultural importance of 2003's Gothika starring Halle Berry.
In this episode of Afro Horror, host Sade' Sellers and Chris Courtney Martin, interviews The Purge franchise hero, Edwin Hodge.
In this episode of Afro Horror, our host take a deep afro-centric look at this notoriously panned H20 follow-up.
In this episode, we celebrate the best horror sequel known to man, Scream 2. Sade' and Chris talk about Jada Pinkett Smith's epic murder scene, Omar Epp's bathroom escapades, and Elise Neals's "best friend" troupe.
In the premiere episode of Afro Horror, co-host Sade' Sellers and Chris Courtney Martin interview screenwriter Wayne Powers about the impact of Deep Blue Sea twenty years later.
Afro Horror Podcast is a weekly review program centering around the African-American experience in modern horror. Created by writer Sade' Sellers, along co-host writer Chris Country Martin, Afro Horror is intended to celebrate black horror history and the actors/characters who have contributed to this unique genre. Our first three episodes will launch on July 24th, 2019.
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