Sinners (2025) Spoiler Free Review
Dance with the devil. Sinners is a 2025 American period supernatural action horror film set in the 1930s in the Southern United States written, produced, and directed by Ryan Coogler. The film had its premiere on April 3, 2025 and was theatrically released on April 18, 2025 in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, the twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Film synopsis
The film stars and follows Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack. The film also features Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton (in his film debut), Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy Guy, and Delroy Lindo.
In 1932 Mississippi, Sammie Moore returns home with a scar and broken guitar, defying his father’s wishes for him to repent. The day before, his cousins, identical twins and WWI veterans Smoke and Stack, return from Chicago to open a jukebar with stolen money. Elsewhere, a man named Remmick, fleeing a Choctaw gang, finds refuge with a couple, but he’s not what he seems. An evil force arrives to the jukebar threatening everything the twins have worked for.
Prepare for a cinematic journey that leaves a lasting impression. “Sinners” is an original cinematic experience that truly surpasses expectations. This film avoids predictability, delivering a narrative that is consistently interesting and thoroughly entertaining. Ambitious in its scope, the plot unfolds at a perfectly measured pace, guided by a masterful soundtrack and a visually captivating aesthetic with an impressive cinematography. The cast, led by Jordan, adds the emotional depth to the story, making the characters’ struggles feel believable and realistic.
The film dedicates sufficient time to developing both its characters and its intricate plot, resulting in a story with genuine substance. It achieves a balance between the supernatural elements and compelling human drama, making it far from your typical vampire movie. Instead of being overwhelming, the mix of horror, folklore, action, and drama feels perfectly balanced. The sequences interwoven with music are particularly noteworthy, and while not shying away from blood when necessary, the film also serves as a powerful tribute to the blues. The evocative atmosphere and rich southern folklore provide a distinctive and captivating backdrop to the unfolding events.
This is Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece, which might remind us of another vampire western, Robert Rodriguez’s “From Dusk Till Dawn.” Still, there’s no other story quite like it. Don’t miss one of the best horror offerings of this year, and possibly of the decade. Audiences are always asking for a good film with an original story, and here it is.
Sinners is now available in theaters.