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The Blackening( 2023)

TV-MAHorrorComedy
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We can't all die first.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Grace Byers

      Allison

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      Jermaine Fowler

      Clifton

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      Melvin Gregg

      King

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      X Mayo

      Shanika

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      Dewayne Perkins

      Dewayne

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      Antoinette Robertson

      Lisa

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      Sinqua Walls

      Nnamdi

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      Jay Pharoah

      Shawn

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      Yvonne Orji

      Morgan

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      Diedrich Bader

      Officer White

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      James Preston Rogers

      Clive Connor / Camden Connor

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      George Fisher

      Creepy Old Guy

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    A review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

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    Written by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots on Fri Aug 04 2023
    Director Tim Story‘s “The Blackening” isn’t your typical genre film; it’s a horror spoof with an edge. The perceptive and clever story from co-writers Tracy Oliver and Dewayne Perkins is packed with timely social commentary about stereotypes and “blackness,” which gives this sophisticated satire a fresh and unexpected twist. It’s uncomfortable, it’s whip-smart, and it’s a whole lot of fun. A group of friends (Perkins, Antoinette Robertson, Grace Byers, X Mayo, Jermaine Fowler, Yvonne Orji, Jay Pharoah, Melvin Gregg, Sinqua Walls) plan a reunion at a remote cabin in the woods over the Junetee...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    5000000.00

    Revenue

    16000000.00

    Keywords

    • parody
    • cabin
    • slasher
    • group of friends
    • racial stereotype
    • black stereotype
    • duringcreditsstinger
    • weekend getaway
    • african american
    • death game
    • juneteenth