Get Out
Get Out
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
Eric Bakke reviewedNovember 4, 2024
I stumbled into Get Out completely by accident. I was walking by Seattle's Ark Lodge Theatre one evening when I saw they were handing out free tickets for a sneak preview screening. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but it turned out to be one of the most electric movie experiences of my life. The energy in that theater was off the charts—it was one of the most vocal, engaged audiences I’ve ever been a part of, and it made the entire film even more satisfying to watch.
From the very beginning, Jordan Peele's vision was clear: Get Out is a masterclass in suspense, social commentary, and psychological horror. The mix of horror, humor, and sharp social critique is so expertly woven together that it feels fresh and timeless at the same time.
What really struck me during that screening was how the audience responded—there were gasps, cheers, and a lot of vocal reactions to certain scenes, which only heightened the intensity. Peele created a world that’s both deeply unsettling and all-too-real, and the film’s exploration of race, privilege, and exploitation is as relevant today as it was when the movie first hit theaters.
Get Out is more than just a horror film—it’s an all-time classic that will forever stand the test of time. It’s the kind of movie that stays with you, demanding to be talked about, analyzed, and dissected. Watching it for the first time in such an electric environment only made it all the more impactful, and I truly think this film will be remembered for years to come as a defining piece of cinema.