Lesley-Ann Brandt & Nathaniel Logan McIntyre On The New Shudder Series “Horror Noire,” Future Career Plans & More

Showcasing stories of Black horror from Black directors and screenwriters, Horror Noire features 6 stories presented together as a 2-hour film starring Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer, Spartacus), Luke James (The Chi, Thoughts Of A Colored Man), Erica Ash (Survivor’s Remorse, A Black Lady Sketch Show), Brandon Mychal Smith (Four Weddings & A Funeral, You’re The Worst), Sean Patrick Thomas (Macbeth, The Curse Of La Llorona), Peter Stormare (American Gods, Fargo), Malcolm Barrett (Genius: Aretha Franklin, Timeless), Tony Todd (Candyman, Night Of The Living Dead), and Rachel True (The Craft, Half & Half), among others. The new and adapted stories were written by husband-and-wife writing duo Tananarive Due (My Soul To Keep, Horror Noire: A History Of Black Horror) and Steven Barnes (Lion’s Blood), Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS), Victor LaValle (The Ballad Of Black Tom), Shernold Edwards (All Rise) and Al Letson (Reveals).

The 6 stories featured in the latest Horror Noire anthology — which premieres on Shudder on October 28, 2021 — are “Daddy,” “Bride Before You,” “Brand Of Evil,” “The Lake,” “Sundown” and “Fugue State.” “The Lake” stars the aforementioned Lesley-Ann Brandt and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre (David Makes Man, Barry), Magic Camp). I had the pleasure of speaking with both Brandt and McIntyre via Zoom on October 26, 2021, as embedded below. Beyond the latest season of Horror Noire, we discussed the horror genre, upcoming projects and recent television recommendations.

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