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Abby and ‘Sugar’ Hill: The Women of Blaxploitation Horror

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As February continues, I thought it was high time I mention that alongside Women in Horror Recognition Month it is also Black History Month. The combination of these two overlapping month long events gives me a great reason to talk about a couple of my favorite films. While the blaxploitation craze of the ‘70’s spawned quite a few horror films, they were primarily takeoffs on classic characters (Blackenstein, Blackula, Dr. Black and Mr. Hyde). There was the occasional stray original idea like J.D.’s Revenge or Ganja & Hess, but two films stand apart to encapsulate both of February’s honored groups, 1974’s Sugar Hill and Abby.

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Sunny_D4805d ago

What I never knew they had black women in horror movies back then. I hope I don't sound racist.

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Bros Review (2024): Let's Not Laugh at Adults Acting Like Children, Shall We? | Leisurebyte

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Going Home With Tyler Cameron Review: The Bachelorette Star Knocks Down Some Walls | Leisurebyte

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