Today in 1979, director Jordan Peele was born.
Synopsis
Get Out follows Chris Washington (played by Daniel Kaluuya), a young African-American man who visits his white girlfriend Rose Armitage's (played by Allison Williams) family estate. As the weekend unfolds, Chris becomes increasingly unsettled by the strange behavior of the Armitage family, including Rose's parents (played by Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener), and their affluent friends. He soon discovers the horrifying truth behind their seemingly friendly facade, leading to a chilling and suspenseful confrontation with the dark secrets hidden beneath the surface.
Why Today?
On February 21, 1979, Jordan Peele was born. Accordingly, we choose his directorial debut. Directed and written by Peele, Get Out was a commercial and critical success, becoming a cultural phenomenon and thrust Peele into the top echelon of modern horror/thriller directors and writers.