An excellent horror film that's both fun and dark

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2019)

(I give this an 8.7/10, but a 9 is fine, I guess)
After absolutely loving "Get Out", it was clear that Jordan Peele is not just a comedic actor and writer, but he's also an incredibly and shockingly gifted director that can make some horror filled gold. This film, thankfully, continues that trend, as it is something truly special. That's all amplified by the incredible performances, as well the excellent pacing and atmosphere. All of this helps the film feel alive and thoroughly investing. It follows the same trend as "Get Out" in terms of dialogue, as there is a surprising amount of thoughtful humor that always works, while also having a lot of really good writing in it that helps the characters really feel alive. The idea for this film is phenomenal, and without spoiling anything, I'm just going to let you know to be prepared to have your mind blown at the end. This, also, is kind of where the minor problems start to arise. This film, despite it being fantastic, doesn't have much in terms of rewatchability. What I mean is that once you've fully seen it and understand it once, it'll probably be a while until you see it again thanks to how huge some of the circumstances are in this film (I'm being vague to avoid spoilers). It's still a great time that's entertaining, but the lack of ambiguity sort of rears its ugly head, but only a little, because, as I've said, this movie is still awesome. Really, these blemishes are only minor, and don't ruin the experience, as there are things about it you just don't get in other horror films, and because of that, this is still an easy recommendation, and while I wouldn't say it's as shockingly amazing as "Get Out", it's still an excellent horror film that's both fun and dark.