Jordan Peele

In an article about the horror renaissance, the killer doll M3GAN stands before a bright red background with her long pale hair and a large blue neck bow framing her face.

2022-2023: The Period of the Horror Renaissance

From Pearl screaming 'I am a star' to M3GAN singing a cover of 'Titanium,' horror has entered a new wave of storytelling and filmmaking.…

March 19, 2023

‘Nope’ Is a Fitting Title, For Those Wondering If They Should See It

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

Peele's most recent film lives up to its name but not to expectations.…

August 26, 2022

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Is Really Two Films in One

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

The movie is a refreshing take on the familiar, but it retreads problematic mistakes of its genre and feels like two separate films.…

August 8, 2022

A drawing of a horror film by Peele shows a horse floating in mid-air.

‘NOPE’ Will Let Jordan Peele Build on the Themes He’s Known For — With Perhaps a Few Surprises

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

The horror movie could further solidify his reputation as a filmmaker.…

July 18, 2022

An illustration of Beth from The Night House

Despite Its Flaws, ‘The Night House’ Is an Ambitious Genre Film

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

As with any up-and-coming movie, this one had a lot to live up to, and where it exceeds expectations in some places, it falls short in others.…

October 2, 2021

The Evolution of the Horror Genre and Why Some of Its Protégés Fail

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

Jordan Peele's 'Get Out' prompted other films to attempt the same powerful social commentary, with a few resulting duds.…

August 17, 2021

For an article about elevated horror, an illustration depicts iconography from different psychological thrillers: a woman from Midsommar, the hovering Babadook, and the devil goat from The Witch.

Does Elevated Horror Really Exist?

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Or are they just thrillers? Either way, the success of these films is undeniable.…

August 14, 2021

A photo of a scene from Them for an article about the racial implications behind the new show. (Image via Google Images)

Does ‘Them’ Mark the Start to a New Age of Horror Series?

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Created by Little Marvin, the show evokes Jordan Peele’s films ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us,' but features its own idiosyncrasies and issues.…

May 2, 2021

‘Lovecraft Country’ Shows the Horror of Both Ghosts and Racism

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Using a Black main cast, the show uses the supernatural themes of H.P. Lovecraft to ask who the real monsters are.…

October 7, 2020

Jordan Peele Produces Socially-Conscious Horror Film ‘Candyman’

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The sequel to the 1992 film of the same name is expected to combine chills with insights about race in America.…

March 21, 2020

Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Is, Again, Combining Black Culture and Horror

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Black people have come a long way in the horror genre.…

January 15, 2019

Everything We Know So Far About Jordan Peele’s Newest Horror Film, ‘Us’

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Could it be another 'Get Out'?…

December 24, 2018

Your Next Stop … ‘The Twilight Zone’ Reboot

Cameron Andersen, New York University

With your host and guide, Jordan Peele.…

September 21, 2018

All the Hits and Misses of the 2018 Oscars

Alex Johnson, New York University

As you might imagine, Ryan Seacrest’s interview with Taraji P. Henson was a definite hit.…

March 5, 2018

How Jordan Peele Has Changed Racial Visibility in Mainstream Media

Jovana Vajagic, DePaul University

Writer and director Jordan Peele has revolutionized racial representation in media and become a hero for millennials.…

February 23, 2018

Is There Room for Black Horror in Hollywood?

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

Leave it to white privilege to find three jokes in 'Get Out' and call it a comedy.…

November 29, 2017

Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Has Updated the Black Horror Genre

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

The film plays on traditional race-based fears, but adds a distinctly modern twist.…

March 23, 2017

Why Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Is a Must-See for 2017

Shannon Mondesir, Brooklyn College

It's white guilt at its most uncomfortable.…

March 19, 2017

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