"Sinners" (2025) is primarily an American horror film with strong elements of Southern Gothic and vampire mythology, set in 1932 Mississippi Delta. It blends horror with musical and social themes, creating a genre-defying experience. The film features supernatural horror with vampires symbolizing oppressive white culture and explores deep themes of sin, redemption, racism, and Black cultural identity through a richly atmospheric narrative. It also incorporates musical elements, particularly blues, which are integral to the story and its emotional resonance
. Directed and written by Ryan Coogler, the film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers confronting supernatural evil in their hometown. It combines horror, historical drama, and musical motifs, with a strong focus on community and cultural history in the Jim Crow South. The movie is described as a "Southern horror fantasia" and a "lavishly serious vampire blowout" that uses horror tropes to engage with social commentary and Black American experiences
. In summary, "Sinners" is a horror film with vampire and supernatural elements, deeply infused with musical, historical, and cultural themes, making it a complex and genre-blending work.
