Metaphorical Horror

Rating: 10/10 (8 August 2019)

"Jordan Peele's "Get Out (2017)" was a brilliantly devised movie that confronted the face of racism in today's modern society, but not only did it attack an important social issue, it also worked as a thrilling story. Horror is one of the Academy's least recognized categories, so when they gave Peele the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, that was a huge deal, and it really speaks to the genius that went into making that film. As a horror fan, Us quickly rose to one of my most anticipated films of 2019, and let me say it does not for a moment disappoint. I don't know if many people will agree with me, but I'm going to say that Peele's sophomore entry is superior to Get Out, and that is really saying something.
"Us" attacks another very relevant topic in today's society, but again, it works on so many levels that even without the social commentary it is darned impossible to ignore. The acting is stupendous, the writing somehow balances humor in horror in a way that continuously entertains without ever shattering the tension Peele so carefully crafts, and the attention to detail in the direction is mind-boggling. The symbolism woven into the movie is subtle enough that there are plenty of ways the film could be taken, and every interpretation is more interesting than the next. I'm trying not to overhype this film, but honestly this is one of those films that will be remembered for years to come.