March 24, 2019
by Brea Cubit
First Published: March 23, 2019
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For those of you who were courageous enough to see Jordan Peele's latest thriller, Us, first of all . . . kudos. Second of all, you might be suffering from an acute case of "WTF did I just witness?" Don't worry, you're not the only one! The movie is filled with chilling imagery, creepy voices, hidden Easter eggs, and alarming messages that will probably haunt you for quite some time.
The film's premise is already creepy enough — a family that's expecting to enjoy a nice getaway is suddenly terrorized by evil doppelgängers — but the hidden meanings have really been sending chills down viewers' spines. The idea that we're our own worst enemies and can't escape from the monsters within ourselves is one takeaway that's pretty terrifying. Peele confirmed that Us is also a commentary on the country's treatment of outsiders and our failure to look inward when discussing societal issues. It's also no coincidence that "Us" can double as an acronym for "United States."
Don't you just love when frightening films connect so well to the real world and force us to confront things we typically choose to ignore? That's the real horror of it all, folks! The internet certainly agrees and many have expressed their thoughts on the craziness, hilarity, and amazing performances that are all wrapped up in the mind-blowing flick. Read on to see some of the best reactions to Us!
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whenever i see a film like #UsMovie my head is literally fucking pounding because im thinking about so many theories and just trying to put pieces together its a sensational feeling
— ethan (@ageofzamo) March 23, 2019
#UsMovie fucked my shit up mentally, I have questions that need answers!! Jordan Peele is a genius, that's all I have to say.
— I NEED CHEESE FOR MY EGGS (@Paaay10) March 23, 2019
I will not for a minute claim any real understanding of what I just watched but it was comfortably a top ten lifetime movie going experience. #USmovie
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) March 9, 2019
So we all doing red jumpsuits, scissors , and sandals for Halloween costumes or what ? #UsMovie
— xGAYBREAKFASTx (@xspiritdesirex) March 22, 2019
Just randomly got a little bit emotional about how good Lupita is in this movie. You walk away like “Damn she was GOOD.” The next morning it’s like... “Ok that performance was Phenomenal!” And the day after that you start to realize that there was real magic at work. #USMovie
— Yahya Abdul-Mateen 2 (@yahya) March 21, 2019
Forget a zombie apocalypse one day all our evil doppelgänger twin things are gonna come out . #UsMovie
— shit my friends say (@Howmanydranks) March 23, 2019
