HORROR enthusiasts are in for a chilling treat tonight, as a critically acclaimed thriller from Jordan Peele is set to be screened on TV.
Widely hailed as one of the most inventive and terrifying films of the 21st century, Get Out captivated audiences with its sharp social commentary.
Get Out will be streaming on BBC Three tonight[/caption]
The film sees the protagonist go to visit his new girlfriend’s white family[/caption]
Eventually the event turns into something more sinister[/caption]
The film was first released in 2017, but will be shown on BBC Three at 10pm tonight.
Get Out tells the story of Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya), a black man who goes on a road trip to meet the family of his white girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams).
What starts as a seemingly awkward but typical family visit quickly spirals into a nightmarish situation when Chris uncovers unsettling truths about Rose’s parents and their sinister connection to an underground operation.
The horror flick, which Peele both wrote and directed, has earned praise from critics for its “fantastically twisted” plot and unsettling atmosphere.
It mixes psychological horror with satire to address the big issues of racism and social privilege.
Get Out was Jordan Peele’s first breakout film, and quickly established his reputation as a director who is able to deliver social critique on screen through a mixture of suspense and horror.
Lead actor Daniel has recently opened up about his experience of working on the film, describing it as a “tough shoot”.
He told Deadline: “We did it in 23 days. It was a tough shoot. We had to stay very focused. Jordan knew how to work with actors and he was smart to cast people with improv experience.
“Jordan Peele is Jordan Peele now but he was Key and Peele, the sketch show guy then.
“I knew he’d made an amazing script and on set he was just happy doing what he’s supposed to be doing. It felt like someone who was supposed to direct. He was jumping for joy.”
At the time when the film had just been released, Daniel spoke to GQ about some of the personal experiences with racism he drew from when connecting with the character of Chris.
He told the magazine: “I was working from my life experiences. I go into a f**king shop and I’m followed by a security guard.
“Since I was 12. I don’t have to look for it. It finds me. You’re getting singled out for the color of your skin, but not the content of your spirit, and that’s everywhere.”
Best horror films to watch this Halloween
Halloween is the perfect time for horror movie to fans to indulge in all the scares, shocks and thrills.
Whether old favourites or a new chilling tale, here are some top picks to watch this Halloween.
- Alien (1979)
- The Shining (1980)
- Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
- Friday the 13th (1980)
- Scream (1996)
- Poltergeist (1982)
- The Conjuring (2013)
- Hereditary (2018)
