Set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta of 1932, Ryan Coogler's Sinners unveils a Southern Gothic horror steeped in racial tension and a terrifying supernatural presence, following identical twin brothers and World War I veterans, Elijah ("Smoke") and Elias ("Stack"), both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan. Returning to their rural hometown after a stint working for Al Capone in Chicago, they invest their ill-gotten gains in a juke joint for the local Black community, envisioning a haven of music and hope amidst the devastating realities of the Jim Crow South. As the brothers grapple with the pervasive prejudice of the era, embodied by figures like the racist landowner Hogwood, they must also confront a terrifying evil that threatens not only their lives but the very soul of their community.
Author: Aedan Juvet
Published at: 2025-04-27 22:47:06
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