{"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 curated collection of scary stories brought together by filmmaker Jordan Peele. The anthology highlights a diverse range of Black horror stories that explore dread, suspense, and supernatural themes through a unique cultural lens. In this episode, Peele discusses the literary selections and the broader impact of modern Black horror. He also explores recurring artistic motifs within the genre, specifically the evocative use of eyes in frightening storytelling. The conversation connects these literary themes to his cinematic work, reflecting on how storytelling techniques in the collection parallel those in his breakthrough 2017 film Get Out.","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"}}