Pay attention to the didactic elements in horror movies — African horror screenwriter Osarfo Anthony urges millennials

Osarfo Anthony, a renowned African horror screenwriter and entertainment journalist, urges millennials to appreciate the educational themes embedded in horror films.

While acknowledging the genre's intent to terrify, he highlights its ability to address critical societal issues, such as racism in Jordan Peele’s Get Out and family bonding in A Quiet Place.

Osarfo challenges misconceptions that horror promotes violence without substance, advocating for a more critical appreciation of its narratives.

He encourages African filmmakers to contribute to the global horror community and African cinephiles to embrace the genre.

Osarfo's supernatural screenplay The Night is Awake earned him a spot at the Nostos Screenwriting Retreats in Italy, and he was recently appointed as an international judge for the 2024 USPSC International Film Festival.