Ryan Coogler's latest film, Sinners, transcends the typical vampire thriller genre, diving into multifaceted themes such as the burdens faced by gifted artists and the fears of "selling out". Drawing on a wide range of influences from cinema and literature, particularly the novel Salem's Lot and a lesser-known episode of The Twilight Zone, titled 'The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank', Coogler crafts a dense narrative that examines supernatural elements while subtly critiquing cultural histories.
Truthfully, the biggest influences are not in cinema. The novel Salem's Lot is a massive influence on the film. My favorite thing ever made is The Twilight Zone.
The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank takes a subversive approach to the supernatural: like Sinners, it deals with the idea of demons and vampires.
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