Finely tuned racial themed psychological thriller

Rating: 7/10 (11 June 2017)

This film manages to encapsulate quite a few themes. We have here a psychological thriller/horror which has themes on race and standing.
The film begins with our lead (a young black man) who is to visit the white family of his well to do girlfriend. As you are to find out, not all is at it seems.
I don't wish to say too much more on the story as it will easily give too much away. The film can be quite derivative, and as you watch it, there are various films you can clearly see which influenced it.
However, that doesn't take away from the gist of what is here. There are racial themes that will make you ponder on it all way after you've watched it, which is what this is all about. It make it interesting, but it doesn't shove any political agendas down your throat.
The acting is great, with some recognisable cult film actors present. Special mention must go to LilRel Howery who provides some comedy and tension relief in an otherwise very dark but often darkly humorous movie.
I enjoyed it despite the uncomfortable nature of it. Worth a try, and a good entry in the horror genre for this year.