There have been many amazing filmmakers that have lit up the modern horror genre. Arguably, the biggest name that has gotten the most mainstream attention has beenJordan Peele. Since 2016’s horror thrillerGet Out, theKey & Peelestar has brought his own unique brand to horror. While we don’t know much about the director’s next terrifying film, Peele revealed during a recent appearance onConan O’Brien’s popular podcastConan O’Brien Needs a Friend, that it could very well be his best work to date,
During their conversation, Peele exclaimed,“It’s been an interesting year because the writer’s strike had had me in a state of listening, and that’s where I need to be.” He would then tease, “I do feel like my next project is clear to me, and I’m psyched that I have another film that, you know, could be my favorite movie if I make it right.” At this time there have been no plot details revealed about the film yet or who will star, but given Peele’sbrilliant track record, horror fans will be there no matter what.
LikeDoctor SleeporJawsbefore it, the director continued the trend of putting horror epics on the big screen. That’s why it’s exciting just to hear Peele talk about his project even if we know nothing about it. When he makes a movie, the world rightfully stops for it and his fourth effort is definitely going to be another must-see genre event.
Jordan Peele’s a Modern Master of Horror
What can you say about Peele that hasn’t already been said?The director’s combination of social commentary, horror, and comedy has been absolutely killer. His debut filmGet Outtook the world by storm and won Peele an Oscar forBest Original Screenplay. That’s the thing about this former sketch comedy star. He’s entirely an American original. He would follow upGet Outwith 2019’sUs. While not as critically acclaimed asGet Out, its story, which focused on Doppelgängers and the deeply flawed American class system, was as complex as it was scary. However, it would be his third film,Nope, in 2022 that would cement Peele as a bona fidehorror icon. Withthemes involving humanity’s obsession with finding the “truth” and siblinghood,Peele carved out the definitive modern UFO “first contact” story.
Peele’s next two untitled projects projects wereslated to arrive on September 27 andDecember 25, 2024(Christmas Day). However,the movies were moved off those datesin a strike-related response, withRobert Eggers’Nosferatutaking the same festively bloody holiday date. Though that has not been confirmed. Whatever the case may be, it’s just going to be a thrill to see Peele’s next horror epic on the big screen.
Until then, you can streamNopeonPrime Videoand watch Peele’s full interview below. Stay tuned to Collider for updates.
A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.
