The schedule of 2023 new movie releases is filled with some incredibly unique titles, and it’s fair to say that The Blackening is shaping up to be one of them. The upcoming horror movie tells the story of a group of African American friends who, while spending Juneteenth at a cabin over a weekend, find themselves facing off with a sadistic killer. The premise may sound frightening, but there’s also plenty of comedy to be found in this spooky tale. So with horror and humor playing into the proceedings, two cast members – Jay Pharoah and Melvin Gregg – shared some thoughts on why the two blend so well in the film.
