ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast

ScaryCrit exists to shine a light on the often underappreciated and groundbreaking contributions of Black filmmakers, actors, and storytellers to the horror genre. From classic masterpieces to bone-chilling releases, we're here to celebrate the powerful narratives, cultural influences, and unique perspectives that define Black horror. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the genre, our podcast is your guide to discovering hidden gems, exploring social commentary, and embracing the terrifying brilliance of Black folk in horror. With in-depth analyses and behind-the-scenes insights, our podcast offers a front-row seat to the terror. Tune in every other Thursday as Lauren and Jared unpack Blackness in horror... or the lack-there-of.

ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 125 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts ScaryCrit: A Black Horror Podcast, a tv show with 125 episodes published.

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  Episode #123

  The Chittering - Infested (2023)

  Sep 17, 20261h 14mS12

  Hey now, we're aware another, more famous arachnid done had a Brand New Day at the domestic box office earlier this summer but we're talking about a different kind of spider on today's episode of ScaryCrit! Sébastien Vaniček returns to the forefront as we bravely endured his 2023, creepy-crawly debut Infested. Filmed with real spiders and feeling as fresh as it was frightening, we put this many-legged horror on full display for y'all, from Sébastien's stylish signature shots, the double-sided themes, and how the scares were expertly rooted in the authentic. So get your bug spray, shoes, small glasses and shoeboxes—ScaryCrit is crawling outta some speakers near you! Timestamps 3:53 - Negronomicon 23:50 - Crit 1:10:02 - Final Curls Gems from Ep. 123 Clue (1985) Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Ferngully: The Last Rainforest (1992) IT (1990) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Scary Movie 2 (2001) Ice Princess (2005) Remember the Titans (2000) A Bug’s Life (1998) One Life to Live (1968, television series) Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil (2011) Malcolm in the Middle (2000, television series) Scream 4 (2011) Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006) Heroes (2005) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (2026) Buddy (2026) Too Many Cooks (2014, short) Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell (2013, television series) Coyote vs. Acme (2026) Looney Tunes (1930, animated television series) Spider Man Brand New Day (2026) Evil Dead Burn (2026) Infested (2023) Eight Legged Freaks (2002) Arachnophobia (1990) America’s Next Top Model (2003, television series) Alien (1979) Attack the Block (2011) The Grudge (2004) Deadmail (2026) Resident Evil (2002) Support the show

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  Episode #122

  Chain Letter - Dead Mail (2024)

  Sep 3, 20261h 13mS12

  C'mon, season 12! Let's get sickening! For this season, we're breaking out the shovels to dig y'all up some Graveyard Gems, underrated or lesser known horror movies we think are worth some exposure and a good, healthy crit. One thing about this podcast is that we continously put y'all (and each other, honestly) on to some good stuff. So we intentionally wanted to build a season around that! Our first jewel of the season is going to be Dead Mail (2024), a sharp horror/thriller indie (that you can find on Shudder!). Make note of the modified timestamps if you haven't seen the movie yet! We implore you to have a watch before you listen to truly bask in the shine of this hell of a gem. We hope you enjoy! Also, we just crossed the six year mark! Like, what?! For every listen, every like, comment, share, or watching of the movies we've talked about... Endlessly grateful to have your support, Critters. Thank you! * recorded August 9th, 2026 Timestamps 4:40 - Negronomiocon 22:30 - Crit 28:09 - PAUSE HERE IF YOU AIN’T SEEN THE MOVIE YET!!! 28:15 - RESUME IF YOU’VE WATCHED 1:07:18 - Final Curls Gems from Ep. 122 V/H/S/Mixtape (2026) V/H/S/Halloween (2025) V/H/S (2012) Saw (2004) Malcolm X (1992) Juice (1992) Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knights (1995) Exit 8 (2026) Nightborn (2026) Host (2020) Unfriended Wildwood (2026) Wildwood (Carson Meloy, Balzer + Bay, 2011, Print) Coyote vs. Acme (2026) Deadmail (2024) Halloween (1978) It Follows (2015) Stranger Things (2016, television series) Twilight (2008) Get Out (2017) Casper (1995) Criminal Minds (2005, television series) Barbarian (2022) Godzilla (2014) The Finals Girls Support Group (Grady Hendrix, Berkley, 2021, Print) Horror Movie (Paul Tremblay, William Morrow, 2024, Print) The Blair Witch Project (1999) How to Sell a Haunted House (Grady Hendrix, Berkley, 2023, Print) Horrostor (Grady Hendrix, Quirk Books, 2014, Print) My Best Friend’s Exorcism (Grady Hendrix, Quirk Books, 2016, Print) Support the show

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  Episode #121

  Whose Keys? - A Haunted House (2013)

  Aug 20, 202659 minS11

  For our season finale (to quote Tom from Spongebob: "HAHAHA, FINALLY!"), we're switching gears a bit ending our Halloween-perrenials focus on a funny note with 2013's A Haunted House. Sometimes funny but always committed, we unpack what we've found to be Marlon's signature formula for these spoof films, how this film plays with its combo of genres, and our curiosity about the accessibility and inaccessibility of some of the humor. Now. We've said it before and we'll say it again. Thank you for listening and hanging on throughout such a crazily drawn out season. Making it to the other side has been revitalizing and we are beyond excited to unearth S12 when we return in two weeks. So get those shovels ready and happy listening! Timestamps 3:22 - Crit 54:36 - Final Curls Gems from Ep. 121 A Haunted House (2013) The Blackening (2023) Scary Movie 2 (2001) The Conjuring (2013) M3GAN (2022) Paranormal Activity (2006) South Park (1997, television series) Ted (2024, television series) Waiting… (2005) Euphoria (2019, television series) Legally Blonde (2001) Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) Scary Movie 6 (2026) A Haunted House 2 (2014) 50 Shades of Black (2016) Naked (2017) Sextuplets (2019) Half Baked: Totally High (2024) Date Movie (2006) Disaster Movie (2008) Epic Movie (2007) Airplane! (1980) Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) The Other Guys (2010) Talladega Nights: the Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) Stepbrothers (2008) Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) The Original Kings of Comedy (2000) The Queens of Comedy (2001) Left 4 Dead (2008, video game) Boomerang (1992) The Invite (2026) Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) White Chicks (2004) Norbit (2007) The 6th Man (1997) Above the Rim (1994) Children of Blood and Bone (Tomi Adeyemi, Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2018, Print) Children of Blood and Bone (2027) The Odyssey (2026) Support the show

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  Episode #120

  Do You Know You Only Have 20 Minutes? - Casper (1995)

  Aug 6, 202659 minS11

  *recorded June 7th, 2026 ( #KNICKSIN5 ) In the penultimate episode of our Halloween Perennials season, take the scenic route with us down to Friendship, Maine, where we’re set for a spooky stay at Whipstaff Manor. That’s right, Your faves are crittin’ the one and only Casper (1995), a certified 90s baby classic and a movie that hit as re-runs during ABC Family’s 31 Nights of Halloween (IYKYK!!!). Speaking of hit, Casper is definitely one of those movies that hit different watching it as an adult. We talk about that along with some ghostly tropes that the film broke or outright disregarded, one incredibly taut three-act structure, the anchor that was the theme of grief (a reoccurring one this season), and how the interpersonal relationships of characters like Casper and Kat helped define the heartfelt core of this spectral romp. We hope you enjoy because we wanna know: can we keep you? …At least for the length of the episode. I mean, it’s longer than what Capser got (Melle is still mad about it, y’all). Happy listening! Timestamps 2:10 - Negronomicon 15:56 - Crit 57:00 - Final Curls Gems from Ep. 120 Scary Movie 6 (2026) The Bride (2026) Scream (1996) The Haunting of Hill House (2018) The Haunting (1999) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) Scary Movie (2000) Scary Movie 2 (2001) Scary Movie 3 (2003) Scary Movie 4 (2006) Scary Movie 5 (2013) Longlegs (2024) Where Evil Lurks (2023) Waiting… (2005) Casper (1995) Casper the Friendly Ghost (1945, animated shorts) Pee-wee’s Playhouse (1986) Beauty and the Beast (1991) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Beetlejuice (1988) American Horror Story: Murder House (2011) Re-Animator (1985) Twitches (2005) Paranorman (2012) Touched by an Angel (1994, television series ) Support the show

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  Episode #119

  WHOLE HOUSE MAD - Evil Dead Burn (2026)

  Jul 23, 20261h 48mS11

  ...You already know what the hell is going on here on this day. Your favorite Black horror podcasters experienced Evil Dead Burn (2026) opening day and gave y'all two weeks to get hip! But now, it's time to unpack. This time, French director Sébastien Vaniček (ahhh, we're such big fans and apologies for any mispronunciations of your name!) is in possession of the Book of the Dead and through his twisted vision, wicked camera work and acerbic humor, we are taken into a family in turmoil: supernatural, vicious, bereaved, Deadite-smashed-my-fingers-in-the-car-door turmoil. I mean, you think your family is crazy? Chile. We get into all the things: the smouldering family dynamic and themes that anchor the film, our many likes and honestly just our overflowing, fiery excitement to be crittin' another new Evil Dead film. This franchise is truly the hot gift that keeps on giving so unwrap and get your fill! Gems from Ep. 119 Evil Dead Burn (2026) Evil Dead Rise (2024) Infested (2023) Arachnophobia (1990) The Night Eats the World (2018) Evil Dead (2013) Ash vs. Evil Dead (2015, television series) National Treasure (2004) Obsession (2026) Backrooms (2026) The Rugrats Movie (1998, animated) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005, television series) The Evil Dead (1981) Evil Dead II (1987) Army of Darkness (1992) When Evil Lurks (2023) I Am Legend (2007) The Sadness (2021) From (2022, television series) Kingdom Hearts (2002, video game) Get Out (2017) Hereditary (2018) Poltergeist (1982) Now You See Me (2013) A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Inception (2010) Film Fights with Friends (podcast) Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026) The Mask (1994) Coraline (2009) Little Nightmares (2018, video game) Little Nightmares II (2021, video game) Support the show

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