THE STRAYS
‘There’s just something really honest about horror’
young Black woman is on the phone to her friend, tears running down her face. The housing office won’t help with the rent and she’s at the end of her tether. “They look at you like you’re worthless,” Cheryl says. “I shouldn’t be where I am now. I want more.” On the TV, an ad plays – a perfect family, living a perfect suburban life. “We’re dealt the hand we’re dealt,” her friend replies.