ANTEBELLUM

Directed by first-time feature filmmakers
The movie was directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, marking their debut as feature film directors.

Built around a psychological mystery structure
The story intentionally withholds key information from the audience, gradually revealing how its timelines and realities connect.

Janelle Monáe leads the film
Janelle Monáe plays Veronica Henley, a successful author who becomes trapped in a disturbing and surreal situation tied to race and history.

Produced by the team behind Get Out and Us
The film was marketed alongside other socially driven psychological thrillers because it shared producers with Get Out and Us.

Uses horror to explore historical trauma
Rather than relying only on traditional horror elements, the movie uses suspense and symbolism to explore themes connected to racism, memory, and oppression.