“We’re Americans”: The Importance of Us & Horror

If you’re like me, you went to watch Jordan Peele’s directorial debut Get Out with a bit of skepticism considering his background of creating elaborately ridiculous skits on Key & Peele. However, after the film blew my mind and thoroughly impressed me, I knew we had a new master of horror in the business. Seeing his second horror masterpiece, Us, furthered my belief that Peele is not one to be trifled with. His films are smart, bloody and, most importantly, socially relevant in the best possible way...