A great horror/comedy blend with a well-foreshadowed end

Rating: 10/10 (6 May 2017)

Get Out was a wonderful watch - I found myself alternating between laughing in shock and disbelief, laughing in genuine good-natured joy and (of course, as it is a horror) finding myself deeply afraid for the protagonist's well-being.
I wouldn't say Get Out revolves around a "twist" - because a twist implies something unexpected, and while it isn't entirely *expected*, the script did an amazing job of laying all the pieces out for you to realize what was going on on your own time. That said, the ending is intensely satisfying. It has all the hallmarks of a great horror film for me; the protagonist is extremely likable, there's gore and anticipation and characters with disgusting (but realistic) motivations, and the bad ends for each individual who has one feel completely justified and necessary.
Growing up in a very diverse metropolitan area in the US and seeing how different the suburbs can be, I found it a plausible-yet-morally-unthinkable extension of real-life unpleasant racial dynamics. For the skeptics among us, brushing up on your history of medical atrocities will give the film some much-needed context - and despite the very heavy themes throughout, the main character's attitude and simple ability to keep going in a horrible situation (as well as the comedic elements) keep Get Out from being unwatchably dark. Highly recommended!