The Blackening
Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.
Critics Sentiment
Group votes Clifton least black after Trump admission
Survivors call fire department and get hosed down
The film peaks during the satirical voting sequence but crashes during the predictable villain reveal and weak ending.
The Blackening starts strong with its clever premise and builds to comedic highs during its satirical moments about racial identity and stereotypes. However, the film struggles with pacing issues in the middle act and stumbles significantly in its final third with a predictable twist and underwhelming conclusion. Despite these flaws, reviewers appreciated the sharp social commentary and authentic humor when the film was firing on all cylinders.
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