Horror fictions display a wealth of potential, and appeal to a variety of diverse audiences. However, the trope of "the black man always dies first" still haunts the genre. This research focuses on what the author argues is the latest cycle of diversity in horror fictions, starting with the release of Get Out in 2017, which inspired a new speculative turn for representation in horror fiction. Using various critical frameworks like feminism and colonialism, this work also assesses diversity gaps in horror fictions, with an emphasis on marketing and storytelling methodology. By reviewing the...
Horror fictions display a wealth of potential, and appeal to a variety of diverse audiences. However, the trope of "the black man always dies first" s...