" Finally , a Black horror comedy that does n’t number off too cheesy . "
I think the horror-comedy genre is making a comeback. Not that it really went anywhere, but it’s been a very long time since I’ve left a theater feeling this satisfied.
The Blackeningis filled with hilarious cultural references (like who dies first) that’ll turn your favorite horror tropes upside down and sideways. It’s a movie that blends social commentary with a little something scary.
It’s about an all-Black group of friends who stay at a cabin in the woods overJuneteenthweekend. They’re forced to play a sinister game called “The Blackening,” which will decide who dies first based on who is “the blackest” in the room.
The new movie is directed by Tim Story (Ride Along,Fantastic Four) and written by Tracy Oliver (Girls Trip,Little) and Dwayne Perkins, who also stars in the film alongside a lineup of hilariously perfect typecast characters.
Yvonne Orji, who was the haughty Molly Carter inInsecure,is Morgan.
Grace Byers, famously known for the bougie Anika Calhoun aka “Boo Boo Kitty” fromEmpire,is Allison.
Antoinette Robertson, who played the uppity Colandrea “Coco” Conners inDear White People, is Lisa.
Sinqua Walls, who was Kamal Allen in the newWhite Men Can’t Jumpremake, is Nnamdi.
And Melvin Gregg, who was Ben Chandler from the TV adaptationNine Perfect Strangers,is King in the film.
It’s a film for a jam-packed theater that plays off the audience’s reactions. And speaking of which, here are some spoiler-free responses about the movie to get you stoked:
TheBlackeningthis one is for us yll ! it ’s clever , warm whiten and really does an amazing job at delve inside disgraceful trope sour them upside down , in depth ! The suspense is just as engrossing as the humor . Literally laugh out loudly ! The making of a new classic for sure.…pic.twitter.com/gJHU0QutsX
STUDIO COMEDIES ARE ALIVE AND WELL 👏 🏾#TheBlackeningis really the funniest movie of the year . Legit belly laughs throughout . A perfect meta - horror comedy where every character has a moment to shine . A unexampled Juneteenth classic ! Already buying another ticket for this weekendpic.twitter.com/Ajndymp8Df
ok . so.#TheBlackeningis hysterical . culturally attuned . well - execute . for us w/ no make-believe to explicate ourselves . X Mayo = star . Dewayne is laughable and lovely . thanksgiving stands out with cackle - suitable legal transfer . So encouraging to have intercourse this film was greenlit and give up .
“Finally, a Black horror comedy that doesn’t come off too cheesy."
Aight who all saw#TheBlackeningand what DIDN’T you like ? ! Cause I just need y’ all all on one thread when I cuss later . 🙃 😂 But no … seriously what did n’t y’ all like?pic.twitter.com / jikzPTUjMf
This ai n’t even something I did n’t like but it had so many put-on per second lots of it got lose because of how loud ppl were laughing . I take ta see it again asap
Just came from a screening of#TheBlackeningand WOW . ultimately a disgraceful horror comedy that does n’t get along off too cheesy . All jokes put down and the scarey vista were electrifying and suspenseful . I ’m happy seeing a screen full of agency of each character .
Watch the trailer for the movie here:
The Blackeningis out in theaters now!
