The latest horror film to flip its script is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which starts off as a period drama set in the Jim Crow-era South before transforming into a terrifying vampire thriller.
Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration, Sinners is part of the rare switch-flip genre of horror films that surprise audiences halfway through. Examples include Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn.
The film follows an intriguing period drama setup, but as it progresses, the script takes a chilling turn. Coogler, known for his propulsive filmmaking style in Creed and Black Panther, has outdone himself with Sinners’ most exciting creation yet.
With its slow-burning reveal, Sinners keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the switch flips and the full horror picture is revealed. This masterful transformation makes Sinners a must-watch for horror fans and marks Coogler’s triumphant entry into the genre.
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2025/04/sinners-ryan-coogler-movie-review/682501