Antebellum (2020)

5.8R105 min

2020 by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz

Antebellum is a 2020 American horror thriller film written and directed by Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz in their feature directorial debuts. The film stars Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, Kiersey Clemons and Gabourey Sidibe, and follows a 21st-century African-American woman who wakes to find herself mysteriously in a Southern slave plantation from which she must escape.

Antebellum was released in the United States through premium video on demand on September 18, 2020, and theatrically in several other countries. The film received mixed reviews from critics, who criticized the depiction of on screen violence.

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What is Antebellum about?
Antebellum (2020) — Successful author Veronica Henley finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.
Is Antebellum based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Antebellum scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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