Katy Vosika- Master

The Movie Master teeters between classic horror and a social thriller. Master goes between supernatural forces and very apparent not-so-micro micro aggressions that both equally terrorize the protagonists. This movie delicately balances these two concepts and plays them off each other creating a horror movie that sets itself apart from others.

Trailer:

Films Significance:

As I said previously this film juggles multiple genres creating a complex story for the viewers. This movie invites classic horror fans and gives them exactly what they want: horror. But this film also brings in another genre of viewers, social thrillers. This movie dives deep into institutionalized racism and and its effects in a horrifying manner. While there are some light-hearted moments, this film maintains a serious tone that leaves the audience with a sinking heart.

Screenshot #1: Turning Point

This Screenshot is from a scene in which Jasmine went from a moment of excitement and fun, to solidarity and fear.

Screenshot #2: A Thousand Words

This screenshot is from a moment in the film when Jasmine sees an old painting morphed into something different.

Discussion Questions:

1: This movie has two main characters, in which each of these characters face two main struggles, leading into four stories to be told. From watching the trailer does this movie seem to accomplish telling four stories simultaneously? If not, which areas would you want to see the movie focused on?

2: This film is split up into six segments, all with their own title card, howdoes this affect the viewing experience compared to traditional movies?

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