Sinners (2025)

Movie · 2025 · Horror, Action, Thriller · 2h 18m · R · English

Curator score: 8.9/10 (5M ratings)

Dance with the devil.

Overview

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Ratings

Director

Ryan Coogler

Production

Warner Bros. Pictures, Proximity Media, Domain Entertainment

Cast

Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Benson Miller, Delroy Lindo, Li Jun Li, Yao, Lola Kirke, Peter Dreimanis, Buddy Guy, Saul Williams, Andrene Ward-Hammond, Tenaj L. Jackson, Dave Maldonado, Aadyn Encalarde, Helena Hu, Sam Malone

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video, Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Curator Review

Verdict

While 'Sinners' features strong performances and a compelling premise, its execution may not resonate with all viewers. The blend of horror, action, and thriller elements creates an engaging atmosphere, but some may find the narrative lacking depth.

Best for

  • fans of horror and action
  • viewers who enjoy psychological thrillers
  • those looking for a star-studded cast

Skip if

  • you dislike horror tropes
  • you prefer character-driven narratives
  • you are sensitive to graphic content

Overview

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' presents a gripping return to a hometown filled with dark secrets, showcasing the talents of Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. The film's premise of twin brothers confronting their past is both intriguing and ripe for psychological exploration. However, the film may lean heavily on genre conventions that some viewers might find predictable.

Worth noting

The action sequences are well-crafted, and the tension builds effectively throughout, but the dialogue can sometimes veer into crass territory, which may detract from the overall impact. For fans of horror and thrillers, 'Sinners' offers enough thrills and chills to warrant a viewing, though it may not reach the heights of Coogler's prior work. It's a mixed bag that will appeal to genre enthusiasts but might leave others wanting more depth and originality.

Top Letterboxd reviews

Haiduc (3.5★) · 124969 likes

Finally they cast Michael A Jordan in something

Brett Arnold (3.5★) · 84359 likes

Nobody’s ready for how much talk there is about eating pussy in this movie

jonathan fujii (5★) · 57938 likes

The kind of movie that reminds you why you fell in love with movies in the first place

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Topics

horror, action, thriller, twins, redemption, psychological

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