Screenzealots's Louise was one of the few RT reviewers brave enough to submit a rotten rating for this race relations movie. Here's a snippit of what she said-
"It's clear this race-based film was meant as a criticism of the liberal elite, those folks who think they are above any type of racism, but the film fails miserably across the board. In fact, I'm not sure if this movie aspires to be a parody, a satirical comedy, or conventional horror because it succeeds at none of the above. While trying to find its footing, the film comes across as more divisive and biased rather than clever"
- She nailed it. Initially i thought i was suppose to take the film seriously, but the writing become so juvenile and cliche it was boardering on parody, and i thought "perhaps i should be laughing instead"? But it wasn't funny, and so eventually i gave up and just sat there in pain. Trying my best not to roll my eyes.
Now my review-
Jordan Peel is a genius. Incredibly intelligent filmmaker. Take for example the scene where Chris's policeman friend Rod, is reporting (to other policemen) the story of Jordan's film. The officers laugh at Rod. This is brilliant from Jordan because it allows his own story to laugh at itself before the audience does. I was sitting back, swept away at the immersion...."omg these officers are literally me watching this movie!!".
Same with the ending scene. Rod says to Chris "I told you not to go in that house" Indeed this was a craaaaaazy movie ahahahahahah, sooo witty Jordan!!
His "genetic makeup amiright" wow Jordan your characters are so odd and quirky! Something strange is afoot on this upstate residence!
At the party, Chris is introduced to a couple wearing black. They say "Black is in fashion". Wow, the NUANCE!! How does he do it!? Do you guys understand? He's not only talking about his black clothing, it's also a reference to black people!!
But my favourite quote from this movie, really demonstrating Jordan's prowess of his craft. Prepare yourself because even the script alone is confronting. From Georgina the maid, here it is - "No, no.... no, no. No, no NO no no.... no, no no"