There are those that think that horror movies should just be catharsis; escapism. But
the best horror movies are
about something -- social, political, sexual, etc.
Jordan Peel/Blumhouse et al confront a very specific and very racially charged
subject in a funny, sarcastic, and highly entertaining way. Horror film fans
may miss not seeing ALL of the tropes of the genre, but what they do get is a
surprisingly insightful yarn about the co-opting or cultural appropriating of
black lives and black culture for the benefit of the rich and primarily the
white. Performances here are GREAT, including some sizzling supporting turns
from body-snatched staff of the evil rich, white people in question. And just
when you think you’ve got Peele’s script figured out, he twists it up in the
most funny and unpredictable ways. Is it suspenseful? Not really. Is it
perfect? Not even close. But the humor, satire, and insight about race makes
this a modern classic. Kudos to all.
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