what is the movie sinners about

The movie Sinners (2025), directed and written by Ryan Coogler, is a historical horror film set in 1932 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It follows identical twin brothers Smoke and Stack, World War I veterans who return from Chicago to their hometown to open a juke joint for the Black community using money stolen from gangsters. They recruit local musicians and staff, including Sammie, a gifted guitarist, despite opposition from his pastor father who warns that blues music is supernatural. The film blends supernatural horror with social and political themes, particularly exploring racism, Black cultural expression, and sin in Black America. The story takes a dark turn when an Irish-immigrant vampire named Remmick and his minions threaten the juke joint and its patrons. The vampires symbolize oppressive white culture trying to suppress the community’s spirit. The film combines tense suspense, bloody action, and a rich soundtrack centered on blues music. Sinners is notable for Michael B. Jordan’s dual role as the twins and for its vivid portrayal of 1930s Mississippi, mixing historical context with supernatural horror. It also explores themes of criminality, survival, and the costs of sin, with a strong emphasis on the cultural significance of blues music and the struggle for Black liberation