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junior-stargazer-goke91 · 3 months

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Eve's Bayou (1997)

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Cinematographer: Amy Vincent

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bohemian-nights · 10 months

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Eve’s Bayou (1997) dir. Kasi Lemmons

#lynn whitfield #samuel l jackson #megan good #jurnee smollett #diahann carroll #eves bayou #eve’s bayou #filmedit #kasi lemmons #90s films #southern gothic realness #bngifs

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heartshapelocket · 5 months

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“she’s so me”

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misandriste · 2 years

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“Memory is a selection of images, some elusive, others imprinted indelibly on the brain. The summer I killed my father I was 10 years old. My brother Poe was 9, and my sister Cisely had just turned 14.”

Eve’s Bayou (1997) dir. Kasi Lemmons

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black-seance · 1 year

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Black Horror and Portrayal of Occult

Black horror has consistently been entranced with magic and mysticism, portraying African cultural aesthetics such as Vodou and ancestor worship. Many Black horror movies include themes of possession, occult, and ritualism which are portrayed differently from other horror because of a unique and stigmatized cultural lens.

Eve’s Bayou is interesting in its portrayal of Vodou and mysticism, as supernatural aspects of Black Southern life seem to be normalized. There are a range of different powers at play within the film, such as with Aunt Mozelle who is simultaneously blessed with foresight and plagued by a curse that has killed all her past lovers in varying gruesome fashion. The film’s main character, Eve, is also clairvoyant herself, and recruits the help of a Vodou lady in order to kill her promiscuous father. Eve is played by Jurnee Smollet, who also happens to star in Lovecraft Country, another show which centers itself around the occult.

Magic and mysticism is also very present in Blaxploitation horror, such as Scream Blacula Scream with its revival of Blacula via Vodou, or Sugar Hill, which makes use of the Vodou zombie trope through a thrilling tale of revenge. You also have the film, Abby, a horror film in which a woman is possessed by the Yoruba sex spirit, Eshu. Blaxploitation horror also includes portrayals of Black vampires and ghosts, heavy with themes of retribution, racism, and other social issues. These Blaxploitation films, while not really the best portrayal of African occult practices, are unique from other horror in that the horror is specifically of Black origin, again, an example of how Black horror looks at magic and mysticism through a cultural lens. This is in contrast to Western horror flicks, which seem to revolve around the general white sphere and look at magic and mysticism through a strictly gimmicky lens (vampires not as cultural figures, but as marketable boogeymen).

Themes of magic and mysticism can also be found in films such as Get Out, Candyman (both the originals and the sequel), and His House. Get Out’s usage of the mysticism is much more subtle than the rest, but it can be found in the beginning with the usage of the song, Sikiliza Kwa Wahenga, a Swahili song which Jordan Peele states is mean to represent Chris’s ancestors warning him to “get out”. Candyman’s usage is a bit more obvious, with magic and mysticism represented through the oral passage of Candyman as urban legend, which is explored in the 2021 sequel as a simultaneous representation of oral traditions of old, as well as generational trauma from racialized killings of Black men. Lastly, His House makes use of the apeth, otherwise known as a Night Witch in Dinka culture, a creature by which they must repay a debt to after abducting a child and getting said child killed.

#his house #get out #black horror films #horror movies #horror films #lovecraft country #candyman #sugar hill #eves bayou #blacula #blaxploitation #abby

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strawburryjamg1rl · 8 months

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#coquette #coquette aesthetic #black coquette #eves bayou

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firelise · 7 months

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Film & TV I Think About A Lot » Eve's Bayou (1997) dir. Kasi Lemmons

"When I was your age, before I ever did the counseling, I could look at people, complete strangers, and see their whole lives so clear. But when I looked at each of my husbands, I never saw a thing. That's how it always is. Blind to my own life."

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mimi-0007 · 1 year

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Debbi Morgan Actress. Tv and movie. Beautiful and talented 🖤🖤🖤

#debbi morgan #black tumblr #black literature #beautiful #black excellence #black community #black girl magic #all my children #soap opera #black actress #eves bayou #blackexcellence365 #black archives #beautiful black woman #american actress

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miscellaneousjay · 7 months

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Can’t celebrate Spooky Season without plugging my piece about one of my favorite witches/witch films: Eve’s Bayou! Check out this analysis and review I did on this Black classic!

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exploringthesunkenplace · 1 year

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Blog Post #4: Patriarchy and Loss of Innocence in Eve’s Bayou

As I began Eve’s Bayou, I asked myself why the film was being required for viewing within a class studying Black Horror. However, I quickly caught onto who the real monster was - the Patriarchy. The film ultimately centers around the damaging - if not horrifying- effects of the patriarchy within a household that leads to the loss of innocence.

Louis, the father and leader of the Batiste household, is a man of hubris. He is the “big doctor” of the town, instantly attracting respect and admiration from those around him - especially that of multiple women. And of course, he indulges in this admiration - in fact, he even admits to it being his “weakness”. But of course, given the timing and culture of this time, it is considered somewhat normal, it is to be expected of a man this “successful”. The film confirms this through the very first scene where he dances at a family gathering with Ms. Mereaux. They dance in a raunchy manner, she even slides her hands down his body as she bends down until she is eye-level with his “package” - in front of the whole family! His daughters, neighbors, wife, and even Ms. Mereaux’s husband watch as the crowd cheers them on. In the middle of this dance, a friend of Louis’ mother asks, “ aren’t you so proud your son is a successful doctor?”, as if him being a successful man is all that matters in the world and excuses him of any behavior that would be deemed “unacceptable” if a woman dared to replicate it.

Further patriarchal and sexist behaviors are perpetuated within the film, as well. For example, Eve and Cicily were asked to help serve the guests, all while her brother is enthusiastically celebrated by his mother for doing nothing other than existing. It is here that the expectations of the children are differentiated based on their gender. But of course, the actions of the father figure here have deeper implications for the women of the household - primarily Eve and Cicily.

Cicily has a long history of parentification, which occurs when parents fail to emotionally or practically support their child, leading the child to do so for themselves and other members of the household. This is evident as Cicily is constantly directing her brother and sister, but becomes more visible as the film progresses. After Eve witnesses her father engaging in an affair, Cicily essentially gaslights Eve, painting a different picture for her instantaneously, almost as if she knows the drill and has twisted her own truths as well. This scene signals the beginning of the loss of innocence for both girls. Even more symbolic of this, though, is when Cicily returns from an abrupt disappearance as a physically and mentally changed person, she returns from her father’s office with her hair styled in the same manner as her mother, wearing red lipstick, and traumatized by what she has seen. When it is revealed that she saw Ms. Mereaux “hanging around” the office, we know that she has likely witnessed the affair with her own eyes. But what is worse is how she takes this as a signal that her father is not satisfied with the family, or her mother. She believes that her mother is not “keeping him happy” and “driving him away”, and takes it upon herself to try to keep him from “divorcing them”. Although it is unclear as to whether who leaned in first, the most disturbing part of this ordeal is that she desperately felt it was her responsibility to try to keep her father from leaving them. The precarity of the situation is that the film takes place in the era of the one-income household, one in which the man is the breadwinner, the wife does not work, and his departure would leave the family with nothing. Though Eve is driven to homicidal thoughts, the nonchalant attitude Louis dawns while repeatedly cheating on his family is what made this situation so eerie, his daughters lose parts of themselves while he engages in casual “fun" - all because he is allowed to. Whether it was murder, deceit, or a combination of both, the fault lies with Louis and his actions born of patriarchal social norms.

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enchanted-moura · 1 year

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Black Widows are real. Their power activates when they are scorned❤️‍🔥

#video #eves bayou #reminds me of Mrs Zabini from Harry Potter

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junior-stargazer-goke91 · 3 months

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Eve's Bayou (1997)

Director: Kasi Lemmons

Cinematographer: Amy Vincent

#fuckyeahwomenfilmdirectors #eves bayou #eve's bayou #lynn whitfield #kasi lemmons #jurnee smollett #megan good #samuel l jackson #black films #black filmmakers

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krihmuh · 6 months

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"Cursed Shadows and Lost Innocence: Exploring the Enchanting Themes of Magic and Rituals in 'Eve's Bayou'"

In the mystical expanse of the Louisiana bayou, where secrets linger like ethereal whispers, a world of magic, ritual, betrayal, and retribution unfolds. Directed by the skilled hand of Kasi Lemmons, "Eve's Bayou" emerges as a cinematic marvel, delving deep into the complexities of familial bonds, illuminating the ominous shadows that loom over shattered trust. Themes of magic, secrets, betrayal, retribution, loss of innocence, and curses seamlessly entwine, weaving a narrative of profound depth and revelation.

"Eve's Bayou" unfolds in a world where magic and ritual are intertwined with everyday life. The bayou, with its mystical aura and ancient traditions, becomes a character in itself, influencing the lives of the Batiste family. Within this magical realism, we witness rituals and voodoo practices that blur the lines between the supernatural and reality. We especially see this exemplified with Mozelle Batiste and her psychic and spiritual practices. Soon after her husband passes, we viewers are exposed to the truth that she’s cursed to be a “black widow” and that any man she marries ultimately ends up dead. Similarly in her business, her customers use this practice as a means of closure and solace through their own unfortunate circumstances. Eve's power of sight also speaks on this theme. The opening images of the film portray Eve witnessing her father's infidelity in black and white, indicating that Eve foresaw this primal scene before it happened. These rituals symbolize the characters' attempts to control their fate, seeking solace and answers in a world governed by forces beyond human comprehension.

The bayou conceals more than just magical practices; it harbors deep family secrets. The film explores the intricate web of lies and concealed truths within the Batiste family. Secrets, like roots buried in the bayou's murky waters, slowly surface, exposing vulnerabilities and shattering the illusion of familial unity. The revelation of these secrets becomes a pivotal moment, leading to emotional turmoil and irreversible consequences. Betrayal also festers alongside these secrets in the hearts of the characters, poisoning relationships and sowing seeds of revenge, while portraying the devastating impact of infidelity and broken promises. The film did not hesitate to lift the veil shrouding the real truth behind the dynamics in the Batiste family. Within the first 30 minutes, Eve is exposed to her own fathers infidelity, and shortly thereafter manipulated by her sister, basically gaslit into doubting the truth she saw with her own two eyes. As betrayals come to light, the need for retribution takes center stage, highlighting the cyclical nature of pain and the pursuit of justice, even in the face of moral ambiguity.

In the bayou's enchanting yet treacherous embrace, innocence becomes a casualty of the unfolding tragedies. The children, especially the protagonist Eve, bear witness to the shattering of their innocence as they confront the harsh realities of adulthood prematurely. The loss of innocence serves as a poignant metaphor, illustrating the harshness of life and the irreversible transformation of youthful naivety into painful wisdom. Jurnee Smollet's portrayal of Eve left a lasting impression on me, showcasing her exceptional talent in capturing the slow yet agonizing transformation of her character. While "Eve's Bayou" may not fit the traditional horror mold, the drastic shift in Eve's attitude towards her father was undeniably distressing and frightening to witness. Viewing this narrative through a black lens and, more significantly, from the perspective of a young girl, the themes of loss of innocence, secrets, and betrayal took on a truly chilling quality.

As the bayou's mystique envelops the characters, we are drawn into a world where magic, secrets, betrayal, loss of innocence, and curses collide, creating a mesmerizing cinematic experience. Through its exploration of these themes, the film prompts introspection, inviting us to confront the complexities of human nature and the enduring impact of choices made in the shadows of the past. As we navigate the labyrinthine bayou alongside the Batiste family, we are reminded of the universal truths that bind us all – the fragility of trust, the weight of secrets, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

#eves bayou #horror films #black horror #jordan peele

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misandriste · 2 years

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Lynn Whitfield as Roz Batiste EVE’S BAYOU 1997, dir. Kasi Lemmons

#she’s sooooo gorgeousssss #lynn whitfield #roz batiste #kasi lemmons #eve's bayou #eves bayou #film #filmedit #filmgif #chewieblog #cinemapix #dailyfilm #dailyflicks #userbbelcher #userfilm #usersource #userstream #gifsbymisa

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alex6186 · 2 years

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My WCW aka Woman Crush Wednesday American actress and Former Hollywood child star the beautiful talented Jurnee Smollett.

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#wcw #woman crush wednesday #my wcw #ajbwcw #jurnee smollett #birds of prey #harley quinn and the birds of prey #love craft country #full house #Eves Bayou #underground tv #cosby show #black canary #roll bounce #friday night lights #actress

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strawburryjamg1rl · 4 months

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#coquette #coquette aesthetic #faunlet #faunlet aesthetic #Eve’s bayou #eves bayou #black coquette

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