The Blackening

2023 • Movie • 30,001 views

Comedy

Overview

The Blackening is a 2023 horror comedy film directed by Tim Story, based on the 2018 Comedy Central sketch of the same name. The film follows a group of Black friends who go to a cabin in the woods for a Juneteenth weekend getaway. They are trapped by a killer who forces them to play a game: they must answer questions about Black culture. The film is a satire of horror movie tropes, particularly the "Black guy dies first" trope. It is a funny, smart, and timely commentary on race and representation. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning over $18 million on a $5 million budget.