Jeremiah 11:11

Rating: 8/10 (23 March 2019)

Probably one of the more important films in recent years, in terms of social commentary.
I would say I'm biased. Horror is my favourite genre and social progress is important to me.
Horror is often used as a vehicle for criticism of society but this film touches deep.
The film keeps up traditional horror tropes. There are a lot of laughs, and you are immediately dragged into an endearing family, thanks to the amiable father.
Peele then takes you to thoughts that (I hope) are a deliberate diversion, just to set up a turn later. If it is indeed deliberate, it's inspired.
All four main actors ('eight'!?!) are superb. Really drawing you in and keeping a divide you never doubt.
As for the commentary, I suspect we're looking at a criticism of consumerism/ wage slavery and the brash, polished veneer that goes along with the great virtue of success. Hollow, hollow, hollow.
There's a challenge or two for the viewer too. I consider this a spoiler but, at the start, we are with our main character who (as a child) she's invited to look at herself in a hall of mirrors. We're meant to do the same after the credit roll, I believe.
Im still spinning. I'm sure that's the idea.