Sinners
A supernatural horror film written and directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers returning to 1930s Mississippi.
Ryan Coogler: An American filmmaker known for directing Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and Sinners. He wrote and directed the film, shaping its period setting and supernatural story.
Hailee Steinfeld: An American actor who plays Mary in Sinners. Her character connects the brothers' return to the film's romantic and supernatural tensions.
Horror film: A film genre designed to evoke fear, dread, or shock through threats and unsettling situations. Sinners uses horror conventions to turn historical and social tensions into immediate danger.
Southern Gothic: A literary and artistic mode using the American South's history, grotesque characters, and decaying settings to explore social tensions. The film's haunted Southern landscape and buried histories fit this tradition.
Sinners (soundtrack): The soundtrack album accompanying Sinners, featuring music associated with the film's blues-centered story. The album extends the film's musical world beyond its scenes.
Michael B. Jordan: An American actor who plays the twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Sinners. His dual performance anchors the film's story of estranged brothers.
Jack O'Connell: An English actor who plays Remmick in Sinners. His antagonist embodies the threat confronting the Mississippi community.
Period piece: A work of fiction set in a historical period earlier than its creation. Its 1930s setting shapes the film's costumes, social conflicts, and visual world.
African American music: Musical traditions created and developed by African Americans, including blues, jazz, gospel, and hip-hop. The film frames music as a carrier of Black history and communal memory.
Sinners (2025 film): The 2025 supernatural horror film written and directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers. This specific release is the work described by the page's title.