Netflix subscribers are being encouraged to check out a “haunting” film that many believe solidified its director as a “master of horror.”
The streaming platform offers an extensive selection of content, ranging from dark comedy series to gripping horror films.
In the crowded horror genre, one film stands out for gaining acclaim from both fans and critics.
Released by Universal Pictures in 2019, “Us” quickly became a favorite among horror enthusiasts.
The plot centers on Adelaide Wilson, who revisits her childhood beachfront home, triggering memories of a past traumatic event.
Adelaide grows increasingly anxious that something dreadful is imminent, and her instincts prove correct.
Four masked intruders invade the house, compelling the Wilsons to battle for survival in a chilling tale.
In typical horror fashion, the Wilsons face another terrifying twist when the intruders reveal their faces, displaying uncanny resemblances.
Currently, “Us” boasts an impressive 93 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes; however, it will soon be leaving Netflix.
The film is scheduled to exit the platform on September 1, and given its strong reviews, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
“I saw it for the first time about 5 years back. Us sticks with me and haunts me to this day. That is the highest honor one can give a horror movie in my opinion,” one viewer wrote.
Another commented: “Jordan Peele [Us director] has cemented himself as one of the best masters of horror.”
The feedback from professional critics is equally positive.
Randy Myers from San Jose Mercury News noted, “Every element in this film serves a purpose and is set up like a chess move, from the soundtrack to the detailed production values. (Be sure to check out the old VHS tapes in a flashback sequence).”
According to Shadow and Act’s review, “With his second feature, Peele completely obliterates the concept of a sophomore slump, debuting what will go down as the first true, soon-to-be-iconic horror classic that we’ve seen in many, many years.”
K. Austin Collins, writing for Vanity Fair, observed: “The joy of it, what makes the film a severe accomplishment, is that it can be a fun ride no matter how overstuffed. But only if, ignoring the film’s prompts to mean more, you let it.”