Us (2019)
Dir- Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele has made a career with his work in TV comedy alongside Keegan-Michael Key that his venture into horror movies was seen with skepticism until "Get Out" showed he has a real flair for horror. His follow-up film "Us" follows a family of four enjoying time in their vacation home when they find four strangers trying to break in. Once they confront these home invaders, they are shocked to learn that they are near identical doppelgangers of them. Whatever their purpose will be explained as the movie unfolds and thankfully the audience was left in the dark thanks to the skillful editing of the preview. "Us" is a dark comedy that uses elements of horror to tell a surprisingly original story while throwing in clues to the outcome of the film with cultural references and historical events. In many respects, this film could easily have been an episode of Black Mirror or the Twilight Zone especially considering that director Jordan Peele will be hosting the updated Twilight Zones series in 2019. "Us" is winning praise for the cast including Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke and the unique take on the home invasion trope, critic reaction is positive, and many have praised Peele's efforts as proof he is no one hit wonder. Fans of horror will appreciate the twists and references to cult horror films of the '80s as well as some carefully planted Easter eggs.
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