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Nostalgic Nebula Presents “BLACK HORROR”: An Up-Close & Personal Discussion With Black Filmmakers

by Grace DetwilerJuly 15, 2020

On July 18th at 4:00 pm Pacific time, entertainment organization Nostalgic Nebula will be hosting a live panel of Black actors and filmmakers within the horror genre. Moderated by Ivotres Littles, creator of Horror Movies and Beyond, BLACK HORROR will feature conversation between actors Toy Newkirk (A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master), Rah Digga (Thirteen Ghosts), Keith David (The Thing & They Live) and director Ernest Dickerson (Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight).

Tune in to Nostalgic Nebula’s YouTube channel in just a few short days to ask your own questions of these horror icons while they recount their personal experiences working in the horror film industry. The BLACK HORROR livestream will also benefit the NAACP and is presented in partnership with The Frida Cinema.

 

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Grace Detwiler

Grace Detwiler (@finalgirlgrace) is a freelance film journalist and law student. Her original work can be found on her blog, FinalGirlGrace, as well as in Rue Morgue's print and online publications.

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