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2017 · 104 min · R

Get Out

Directed by Jordan Peele · Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Get Out (2017) is a Mystery film, directed by Jordan Peele set in New York City during the 2010s. It runs 104 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a tense and darkly comic tone. Themes of prejudice & racism, identity, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Michael Abels
Cinematography
Denson BakerToby Oliver
Cast
Daniel KaluuyaAllison WilliamsCatherine KeenerBradley WhitfordCaleb Landry JonesMarcus HendersonBetty GabrielLaKeith Stanfield

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
SuburbanRural
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Prejudice & RacismIdentityPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseDarkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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