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The History of Black Women in Horror: The Rise of Modern-Day Scream Queens

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Horror has always had its scream queens. From women fleeing masked killers to heroines confronting supernatural forces, the genre has built an entire legacy around female characters fighting for survival. However, for decades, Black women were frequently relegated to supporting roles, disposable victims, or characters whose deaths served someone else’s storyline. Even when they survived,…

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