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Horror Movies Are Taking Over Awards Season: The 2025 Oscar Contenders That Could Shock Hollywood | Black Girl Nerds Let's reflect on a few horror movies that are currently in the Oscar conversation and will likely garner some nominations.

In the spirit of Halloween, a day where many fans will tune in to watch their favorite horror flicks, let’s reflect on a few horror movies that are currently in the Oscar conversation and will likely garner some nominations.

How 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Ingeniously Subverts Halloween | Black Girl Nerds 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' had only three Halloween episodes, but turned out to be a clever way of surprising and entertaining the audiences

It’s the time of year when we’re naturally drawn to spooky, eerie, and thrilling experiences, making the season perfect for horror movie releases.

Halloween Movies That Aren’t ‘Halloween’ | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveHalloween and its many sequels are classics, but they’re not the only Halloween movies out there. Check out some of these other horror films set on or around the spooky holiday. Angsty ...

Halloween and its many sequels are classics, but they’re not the only Halloween movies out there.

Check out some of these other horror films set on or around the spooky holiday.

Crush-Worthy Icons in Horror: Attraction Beyond Fear | Black Girl Nerds Here's a list of some crush-worthy horror icons that give us the guilty pleasure of turning us on....so "hear us out" on this.

There’s something magnetic about horror movie characters. They’re extreme, either impossibly brave or seductively dangerous.

The Absolute Worst Horror Movies You’ll Regret Watching | Black Girl Nerds We have composed a list of some of the absolute worst horror movies that you'll likely regret watching.

Have you ever heard of the term it’s so bad that it’s good? Well in the case of the following list of films, there may be an exception here.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

The Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees for the 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television | Black Girl Nerds The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the honorees for its highly anticipated 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the honorees for its highly anticipated 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, set to take place Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

Michael B. Jordan’s American Cinematheque Tribute Marks a Defining Moment for a Generation of Black Excellence in Hollywood | Black Girl Nerds Michael B. Jordan steps into the spotlight at the American Cinematheque Tribute, it won’t just be another Hollywood honor

When Michael B. Jordan steps into the spotlight at the American Cinematheque Tribute, it won’t just be another Hollywood honor, it will be a moment that reflects how far the industry has come, and how far it still has to go.

Modern Horror Classics: 10 Years Later and ‘Sinister’ Is Still One of the Scariest Films in Horror | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveIt’s getting harder to impress horror audiences, especially with the rise of highbrow horror. But, back in 2012, Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, the writer-director duo behind D...

The found footage sub-genre doesn’t always work, but Sinister is a great example of when it does.

Inside Amazon Robotics: Aaron Parness on the Future of Responsible AI and Robotic Innovation | Black Girl Nerds BGN interviews Aaron Parness, Director of Applied Science in Robotics and AI at Amazon during the Delivering The Future event.

“We want to make sure the robot is trained to be safe but also to give social cues to workers to signal what it’s going to do, where it’s going to go.”

Tasha Smith to Direct Faith-Based Drama Starring Taraji P. Henson and Joey Bada$$ for Netflix | Black Girl Nerds Director Tasha Smith is set to helm a new Netflix feature that will star Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson

The untitled film, written by Randy Brown (Miracles From Heaven), will star Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson as Straw, alongside multi-talented rapper and actor Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, better known as Joey Bada$$.

A Blerd Halloween: 30 Costumes Inspired by Black Characters | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveHalloween is finally here. Time to let loose, binge Tim Burton, and fulfill your childhood dreams of dressing up as your favorite pop culture hero. If you’re looking for costume inspo i...

Time to let loose, binge Tim Burton, and fulfill your childhood dreams of dressing up as your favorite pop culture hero. If you’re looking for costume inspo inspired by original Black characters in fiction, check out the 30 entries on this list.

Halloween Movies That Aren’t ‘Halloween’ | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveHalloween and its many sequels are classics, but they’re not the only Halloween movies out there. Check out some of these other horror films set on or around the spooky holiday. Angsty ...

Halloween and its many sequels are classics, but they’re not the only Halloween movies out there.

Check out some of these other horror films set on or around the spooky holiday.

How 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Ingeniously Subverts Halloween | Black Girl Nerds 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' had only three Halloween episodes, but turned out to be a clever way of surprising and entertaining the audiences

It’s the time of year when we’re naturally drawn to spooky, eerie, and thrilling experiences, making the season perfect for horror movie releases.

Horror Movies Are Taking Over Awards Season: The 2025 Oscar Contenders That Could Shock Hollywood | Black Girl Nerds Let's reflect on a few horror movies that are currently in the Oscar conversation and will likely garner some nominations.

In the spirit of Halloween, a day where many fans will tune in to watch their favorite horror flicks, let’s reflect on a few horror movies that are currently in the Oscar conversation and will likely garner some nominations.

Crush-Worthy Icons in Horror: Attraction Beyond Fear | Black Girl Nerds Here's a list of some crush-worthy horror icons that give us the guilty pleasure of turning us on....so "hear us out" on this.

There’s something magnetic about horror movie characters. They’re extreme, either impossibly brave or seductively dangerous.

The Absolute Worst Horror Movies You’ll Regret Watching | Black Girl Nerds We have composed a list of some of the absolute worst horror movies that you'll likely regret watching.

Have you ever heard of the term it’s so bad that it’s good? Well in the case of the following list of films, there may be an exception here.

The Critics Choice Association Announces Honorees for the 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television | Black Girl Nerds The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the honorees for its highly anticipated 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the honorees for its highly anticipated 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, set to take place Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

Michael B. Jordan’s American Cinematheque Tribute Marks a Defining Moment for a Generation of Black Excellence in Hollywood | Black Girl Nerds Michael B. Jordan steps into the spotlight at the American Cinematheque Tribute, it won’t just be another Hollywood honor

When Michael B. Jordan steps into the spotlight at the American Cinematheque Tribute, it won’t just be another Hollywood honor, it will be a moment that reflects how far the industry has come, and how far it still has to go.

Modern Horror Classics: 10 Years Later and ‘Sinister’ Is Still One of the Scariest Films in Horror | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveIt’s getting harder to impress horror audiences, especially with the rise of highbrow horror. But, back in 2012, Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, the writer-director duo behind D...

The found footage sub-genre doesn’t always work, but Sinister is a great example of when it does.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Happy Birthday to Nia Long: Thirty Years of Cinematic Magic and Cultural Impact | Black Girl Nerds There are few names in Hollywood that command reverence and affection quite like Nia Long. Today we celebrate her birthday on October 30th

There are few names in Hollywood that command both reverence and affection quite like Nia Long. As we celebrate her birthday today, October 30th, it’s a chance to reflect on how profoundly she has shaped the cultural and cinematic identity of Black womanhood over the past three decades.

5 Anime Besties That Are #friendgoals | Black Girl Nerds Here are five examples of anime besties that are always there for each other through thick and thin. They embody the phrase “ride or die.”

Good friends in anime are crucial. They provide support in times of crisis, push our favorite MCs to achieve their goals, and inspire moments that tug at our heartstrings.

Inside Amazon Robotics: Aaron Parness on the Future of Responsible AI and Robotic Innovation | Black Girl Nerds BGN interviews Aaron Parness, Director of Applied Science in Robotics and AI at Amazon during the Delivering The Future event.

“We want to make sure the robot is trained to be safe but also to give social cues to workers to signal what it’s going to do, where it’s going to go.”

Tasha Smith to Direct Faith-Based Drama Starring Taraji P. Henson and Joey Bada$$ for Netflix | Black Girl Nerds Director Tasha Smith is set to helm a new Netflix feature that will star Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson

The untitled film, written by Randy Brown (Miracles From Heaven), will star Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson as Straw, alongside multi-talented rapper and actor Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, better known as Joey Bada$$.

A Blerd Halloween: 30 Costumes Inspired by Black Characters | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveHalloween is finally here. Time to let loose, binge Tim Burton, and fulfill your childhood dreams of dressing up as your favorite pop culture hero. If you’re looking for costume inspo i...

Time to let loose, binge Tim Burton, and fulfill your childhood dreams of dressing up as your favorite pop culture hero. If you’re looking for costume inspo inspired by original Black characters in fiction, check out the 30 entries on this list.

Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Leads 2026 ABFF Honors as Ceremony Celebrates Black Excellence in Film and Television | Black Girl Nerds Spread the loveThe American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors has revealed the honorees for its eighth annual awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding contributions to film and television. Presented b...

This year’s ceremony will pay special tribute to the creative team behind Sinners — the acclaimed film directed by Ryan Coogler and produced alongside Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, starring Michael B. Jordan.

Liam Hemsworth on his responsibility to do justice to the fans playing Geralt in 'The Witcher' Premiering Oct 30th on Netflix. For more of our interviews go here: blackgirlnerds.com/interview-ex...

Anya Chalotra on magic, overcoming difficulty and mind games in season 4 of 'The Witcher'. Coming to Netflix October 30th. For more of our interviews go here: blackgirlnerds.com/interview-ex...

Halloween Classics: Disney’s Forgotten 'Tower of Terror' | Black Girl Nerds Unfortunately, 'Tower of Terror' isn’t streaming anywhere, not even on Disney+. Your best bet is tracking down a DVD at your local library

On July 22, 1994, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida debuted the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, a dark drop-shaft ride standing 199 feet high, the first thing guests see when entering Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios).