Who would ever think that meeting your girlfriend’s parents could be such a horrifying experience? Get Out showed what could go wrong in a very creative and thrilling way. Directed by Jordan Peele of Key and Peele, this horror/thriller had aspects of comic relief throughout, which relieved tension between scenes. But it was the mystery and thrills that made the movie great.

The protagonist, Chris, played by Daniel Kuulya, was brilliant. His witty lines and excellent reactions to every situation he faced made the movie more enjoyable and believable. When Chris was not confronting life threatening situations, he had to deal with racism directed towards him. He’s a black man who gets profiled by his white girlfriend’s parents and party guests. At the beginning of the movie, Chris’ girlfriend, Rose, hit a deer. When police arrived, they asked Chris to show them his ID even though he was not driving the car. This is just one instance where Peele shed light on the way African-Americans are treated in today’s society.

Get Out was packed with jump scares and twists which left the whole audience on the edge of their seats. The house that Chris was staying at had a groundskeeper and cook who were both African-American. These character’s blank and emotionless expressions led the movie into the thrilling spiral of scares and action. Parts of the movie were filled with dialogue that could be boring to some, but the creepiness of the characters allows for the viewer to be intrigued.

This movie made the awkward experience of meeting your girlfriend’s parents into a thriller that not only keeps your heart racing, but makes you laugh. Get Out is incredibly entertaining with an excellent plot. You’ll want to see it again as you’re walking out of the theater.