Overview

• Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who open a Mississippi juke joint in 1932, only to face a vampire siege led by Jack O’Connell’s Remmick.
• Wunmi Mosaku’s character Annie subtly employs Hoodoo magic, which provides critical defenses against vampire attacks, enriching the film's layered supernatural narrative.
• Sammie’s blues music acts as a supernatural portal, connecting past and present, and becomes a focal point in the battle against the vampires.
• The climactic ending includes themes of sacrifice and redemption, with Smoke making a pivotal choice to protect his family and community.
• The film concludes with a 1992 flash-forward, showcasing Sammie’s enduring legacy as a blues musician, further emphasizing the story's exploration of cultural heritage and survival.