CFF: Get Out

USA, 2017, 104 mins.
DIRECTOR: Jordan Peele
WITH: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones

Director Jordan Peele's groundbreaking debut blends horror and social satire in this modern classic. When Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young Black man, visits the family estate of his white girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams), he senses something is amiss. What begins as an awkward weekend of uncomfortable encounters quickly spirals into a nightmare as Chris uncovers the terrifying secrets of Rose's family. Peele masterfully balances suspense, humour, and a biting critique of race relations in contemporary America, crafting a chilling tale that lingers long after the credits roll.

A genre-defying thriller that remains entertaining and thought-provoking, Get Out has cemented itself as a must-see of the 21st century.

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