Ryan Coogler’s Vampire Movie Is ‘Scary, Sexy’

The early reactions to Ryan Coogler‘s new supernatural thriller “Sinners” are rolling in, and the consensus is that the vampire-laced film has all of the components for a springtime hit. Michael B. Jordan performs twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown — solely to be confronted with an evil power.

Hailee Steinfeld, newcomer Miles Caton, Jack O’Connell and Wunmi Mosaku co-star within the interval movie set within the Jim Crow-era Thirties south.

Critics, attendees on the New York premiere and others who noticed advance screenings of the brand new movie from the “Black Panther” director are praising the challenge for being sensible, attractive and spooky.

Slashfilm author BJ Colangelo wrote on X, “Ryan Coogler has solidified his place as one of the greats (more than he already has) with #Sinners. As good as you think it’s going to be, it’s better. Scary, SEXY, and social commentary with a hell of a bite.”

Indiewire contributor Jim Hemphill posted about “Sinners” screening in 70mm on the Vista Theater in Los Angeles, writing, “This is incredibly exciting news. #SinnersMovie is a bold blast, easily one of my favorite studio releases of the last 10 years. Can’t wait to see it in 70mm at my favorite first run theater!”

Tiktoker Alex Coleman of Darkish of the Film saved it quick and to the purpose on X: “Sinners is a fucking banger. Coogler you genius.”

Movie critic Peter Gray wrote, “#Sinners is exactly the vampire joint you’d expect Ryan Coogler to make. The way he interweaves music to make it its own character is masterful. Michael B. Jordan is superb, Jack O’Connell enjoyably unsettling, Hailee [Steinfeld] a minx in the best way. Gory, horny, relevant.”

Nick L’Barrow of NickFlicksFix wrote on X, “I LOVED #SINNERS! It’s a tense, sensual, transcendent film that is Coogler’s most beautiful looking film to date. The score is not only fantastic, but such an integral part of a narrative about the cultural and magical impact of music. Michael B. Jordan kills in the dual role.”

Movie critic Aaron Neuwirth mentioned, “I had a blast with @SinnersMovie. Far wilder than some may expect. Ryan Coogler brings so much style to this very cool blend of a specific period, genres, and Black culture. Best vampire film I’ve seen in years. See it in 70mm IMAX if you can!”

“Sinners” opens in theaters on April 18.