My girlfriend has prevented me from rating this movie as 7/10 lol. But I really liked this film. I thought the idea was original and I did not see the twist coming at all.
But I think a few things could have been done better. For example, when the lead characters tried to escape, they made some douchy movies.
A lot of people complained about the middle of the film, but it's necessary to tie the movie together. However, perhaps the character development could have been stronger here.
I do like the focus around race and the confederate era. I guess some people don't like revisiting this time in history. But given the state of American politics, it's a timely move and I do wonder how many psychos would love to see plantations exist again in todays world.
I also thought Janelle Monae did a fine job acting, as did the rest of the cast.
Lastly, this is classified horror, but it is not on the level of The Conjuring or Herediatry. I think that label is misleading and it is definitely really a thriller.
Overall it's an original film, entertaining, a slow burn and deserves a 6.5 at least, (not the current 5.7 rating!).
But I think a few things could have been done better. For example, when the lead characters tried to escape, they made some douchy movies.
A lot of people complained about the middle of the film, but it's necessary to tie the movie together. However, perhaps the character development could have been stronger here.
I do like the focus around race and the confederate era. I guess some people don't like revisiting this time in history. But given the state of American politics, it's a timely move and I do wonder how many psychos would love to see plantations exist again in todays world.
I also thought Janelle Monae did a fine job acting, as did the rest of the cast.
Lastly, this is classified horror, but it is not on the level of The Conjuring or Herediatry. I think that label is misleading and it is definitely really a thriller.
Overall it's an original film, entertaining, a slow burn and deserves a 6.5 at least, (not the current 5.7 rating!).