When anyone thinks of Disney, the first thing that comes to mind are the classic animated films suitable for all audiences. If you go deeper, at most you’ll find someone who will tell you about Star Wars or the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which are still children’s jewels. However, the Disney Plus catalog now also includes some jewels that are, actually, the opposite: great horror movies.
A new great horror movie has just been released on the platform, continuing to prove that those who say Disney is only for children are wrong. It’s Get Out, the first movie by Jordan Peele and the one that made him famous before he brought everyone to the cinema with new feature films like Us or Nope.
A terrifying reflection on modern racism
Beginning July, you can enjoy Get Out on Disney Plus. The film is already considered a contemporary masterpiece that’s left an indelible mark on the horror film genre. Since its premiere in 2017, it has been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences, and it’s not hard to understand why.
Far from being a conventional film, Jordan Peele creates in Get Out a movie that combines psychological horror with a very bold social satire. Through a tense and disturbing narrative, Peele addresses racism from a unique and terrifying perspective. The remarkable thing about the film is that the horror doesn’t come from monsters or ghosts, but from everyday reality and psychological manipulation.
The movie explores the microaggressions and subtle violence that African Americans face in today’s society. Through the perspective of the main character, Chris Washington (played by Daniel Kaluuya), the audience witnesses the tension and fear that arise from being judged and objectified based solely on one’s skin color. With distinctive boldness, Peele uses horror to expose the hypocrisy of racial liberalism in the United States, offering a harsh critique that sheds light on the reality of African Americans in North America.
