{"book":{"book":"Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror","author":"Jordan Peele","publicationYear":"","description":"Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror is a collection of scary stories curated by acclaimed filmmaker Jordan Peele. The volume brings together new fiction within the Black horror genre to explore chilling narratives and cultural themes. In this episode, Peele discusses the compilation and examines the unique narrative elements present throughout the stories. He and host Brittany Luse discuss the distinctive motif of eyes and perception in horror storytelling. The conversation connects these literary themes to Peele's broader cinematic horror work, including his film Get Out. Overall, the anthology highlights the depth, creativity, and impact of contemporary Black voices in the horror genre.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2160x2160+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6c%2F31%2F39e3c6004df38d6763f3964f5d92%2Fb64574c8-9947-4b56-90af-5f392ca1600d.jpg","date":"2026-10-20"}}