Over the past six years, Jordan Peele has established himself as one of the most compelling new voices in genre cinema. With his first film Get Out he landed an immediate hit, which was even awarded an Oscar. His follow-up works Wir and Nope also became box-office successes that delighted critics and audiences alike. Peele’s Doppelganger Horror You can see it on TV tonight.
This is what awaits you in Jordan Peele’s horror film We
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It was supposed to be a quiet summer vacation at the beach house for Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o) and her family. When dark figures stand in the driveway one evening, the excursion turns into a struggle for survival. The mysterious guests in red overalls shine nightmarish copies of Adelaide, her husband Gabe (Winston Duke), and children Jason (Evan Alex) and Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph). Their goal: kill their doppelgangers.
Jordan Peele uses the well-known film motif of the doppelganger and spins it into an oppressive one Horror trip between a home invasion thriller and a black humorous slasher. As in Get Out, he combines genre concepts with biting and relevant social criticism. The horror part is corrected upwards this time.
The doppelgangers are not only unrelentingly brutal, but also extremely terrifying. Lupita Nyong’o’s horror Adelaide in particular and her disturbingly scratchy voice are remembered for a long time after watching. Even if Wir offers many funny moments with his often bizarre humor, he also manages to be extremely creepy.
Wir is a horror highlight full of surprises until the end
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We
Through music, imagery and subtly placed motifs, director Jordan Peele plants the Horror straight into our subconscious. This creates an oppressive feeling of anxiety and discomfort. That’s what makes Wir a nerve-wracking, but also outstanding horror film.
Jordan Peele’s love for the horror genre can be felt in almost every scene. In addition to the countless references and quotations, we are one thing above all: original and refined. By turning well-known horror mechanisms on their head and playing with our expectations, We remain unpredictable until the furious finale.
Every detail in this film serves a very specific purpose and allows you to discover new levels of interpretation or hidden clues to later revelations even when you watch it several times. The shocking twist at the end of the film also puts the entire story in a new light – and lets you see Us with completely different eyes next time.
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