Tyler joins his friend on a trip to the Catskills for a weekend birthday party with several people he doesn’t know. As soon as they get there, it’s clear that (1) he’s the only black guy, and (2) it’s going to be a weekend of heavy drinking. Although Tyler is welcomed, he can’t help but feel uneasy in “Whitesville.” The combination of all the testosterone and alcohol starts to get out of hand, and Tyler’s precarious situation starts to feel like a nightmare.
Acting
Jason Mitchell's simmering restraint is masterclass discomfort.
Direction
Silva's improvisational chaos feels dangerously real.
Writing
Dialogue so authentic you'll swear you know these guys.
Director
Sebastián Silva
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sebastián Silva wrote the script in two days and shot it in nine, with most dialogue improvised. The cast stayed in the actual Catskills house during filming.
Michael Cera's casting subverts his nice-guy image; he based Alan on 'guys who think being weird equals being interesting.' The film premiered at Sundance the same year as 'Get Out,' sparking debates about divergent Black horror approaches.
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