Through the years, the horror genre has been shaped by supernatural and demonic entities, but Get Out reminds us that horror doesn’t need to live in a different realm; true horror lives in the flesh, very much alive and walking among us. The film presents a different kind of racism that on the one hand is extreme, and on the other, unsettlingly familiar.

The Verdict

There is very little to dislike about Get Out. The acting is outstanding, and the visuals are incredible, but the real superstar to me is the direction. Every scene seems to be masterfully executed and well thought-out, with plenty of hair-raising moments that seldom rely on cheap scares. The film’s pacing is so skillfully controlled that every twist is presented at just the right moment, so that the whole movie is an experience rife with terror and surprises until the very end.