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Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' Earns 99% Rotten Tomatoes Score Ahead of Release

The genre-blending vampire horror set in 1930s Mississippi debuts April 18, marking Coogler’s most acclaimed work to date.

Overview

  • Sinners is Ryan Coogler's first original horror feature, blending supernatural horror, period drama, and blues-infused musical storytelling.
  • Michael B. Jordan stars in dual roles as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to Clarksdale, Mississippi, to open a juke joint while confronting a master vampire played by Jack O’Connell.
  • The film has received a 99% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest of Coogler’s career, with critics praising its immersive visuals and thematic depth.
  • Shot on Ultra Panavision 70 and IMAX 65 mm film formats, the movie emphasizes its striking cinematography and period-specific production design.
  • Coogler drew inspiration from personal family history, blues music, and Hoodoo culture, creating a narrative that explores themes of cultural exploitation and Black resilience.

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