Based on 112 votes and 38 reviews.
I had the chance to see the movie in an IMAX theater, as the creator intended to be seen. It is a triumph. The movie has vampires in it but is not a vampire movie. The vampires were a metaphor used for the backdrop of so many lessons. The Blues music, the religious aspects, the horror that Blacks lived every single day in evil Jim Crow south, klansmen who ruled without restraint, and so much more. If you haven't seen, then GO. I will see more times because there is so much packed in less than 2 hours.
Oh yeah.....one more thing.....killer Buddy Guy cameo at the end!!!!!
Wow.....some people really need to lighten up.....it's a movie, not always a social or political commentary. Interesting layering of early 20th century southern U.S. black culture, speak-easy gangsterism (ala Chi-town/Al Capone references.....) and damn good bloody vampire mayhem. Pretty gripping and gut wrenching in parts, but then if you wanted Gone with the Wind, you should check the listings more carefully next time.
Not horror. Not horrible but not very enjoyable. Worst part- the plot….
PLOT IS THE BEST PART THIS MOVIE SCORES
This was one of the best movies of the year. Exceptional, but not for the faint of heart.
A modern classic. Must be seen in IMAX. An important, smart, and searing view of colonizing in the arts. It must be seen.
The BASS was up too much, which explains not understanding some of the dialog, as commented by some including me. Also, The volume could have been reduced a little. This was in theater 10; maybe only theater 10? The first hour was so-so; then it got interesting. Can't say it's a must-see, to each his own; go at your own risk. The "Honest Movie Reviewer".rh
It's not a horror movie or a thriller movie it's a boring movie so boring that I walked out of it.
Im a Mega Trump voter n white. I enjoyed the movie i know slavery was real n black people were treated horrible. So for who ever wrote that now u are being racist Just enjoy the movie n eat ur popcorn