Author: Fatima Rizwan Siddiqi

Jordan Peele’s directorial debut film “Get Out” (2017) is a psychological thriller that takes an uncanny approach to tackle racism. The horror film begins with an African American protagonist, Chris, visiting his white friend, Rose’s parents, in an affluent suburb. The storyline focuses on the subtle form of racism that comes from liberal-minded folks who promulgate their love for black people but on the inside, they look down upon them and want to control them. If we dig deep below the surface, we find some extraordinary imagery and symbolism in this exceptional script. One of the most evident emblems...