"The Blackening": A Genre-Bending Horror-Comedy That Challenges Conventions.
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Antoinette Robertson, star of horror-comedy film The Blackening, discusses challenging the trope of Black characters being the first to die in horror movies. Robertson explains that the lack of value placed on Black actors in the horror genre made her hesitant to pursue it, but she was excited to participate in The Blackening and bring Black joy to the genre. She also discusses her character's development, the toll of a violent scene, and the camaraderie on set.
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