As a Black horror movie fan, I know the running joke about Black people always dying first in horror films. As of 2025, many exciting Black-centered horror movies exist, but it took Hollywood a while to make them regularly. There are still not enough. Therefore, it is very clever of The Blackening screenwriters Dewayne Perkins and Tracy Oliver to base the film on this concept. In this very funny horror comedy, a group of Black friends gather for a Juneteenth celebration.
Suddenly, they’re forced to play a game that questions their culture and knowledge of all things Black. The Blackening is full of kooky and entertaining characters. However, the most fascinating one is the killer in this movie. The motives behind the crimes raise many thought-provoking ideas, yes, even in such a comedic setting.
