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Horror is always a subjective subject – almost as much as comedy. What makes us laugh and what makes us cringe in fear varies from person to person, which makes crafting the perfect horror/comedy film a huge job that doesn’t always produce the best results. In the worst case scenario, you end up with a horror film that crosses the party line and becomes unintentionally funny. However, that is not the case with Lee Daniels’. The Redemptiona recent Netflix release that has plenty to offer longtime horror fans – and even those with a knack for unexpected comedies.

The Power of Horror “Based on true events”

The phrase “based on true events” may be almost a meme for the horror community by now, but in the case of The Redemptionit really highlights the core of the dramatic story Daniels wants to tell. The result is a horror film that feels more “human” than your average Halloween movie.

The Redemption is inspired by the real case of the Ammons familypopularly known as the “Demon House” haunting. Latoya Ammons, her mother, and their three children were seemingly besieged by paranormal forces while staying in Gary, Indiana in 2011. The case is one of the most popular modern hauntings and received major media attention around 2014. Horror fans may have heard of Zak Bagans Demon House Documentary that describes the Ammons case in great detail.

Now, a decade after the story first became public, Lee Daniels sheds light on this terrifying tale – and the result is a multi-layered horror film that never shies away from showing how complex the Ammons’ case really was.

“The Deliverance” by Lee Daniels examines social issues

Daniels has written a story that has as much to say about ghosts and demons as it does about violence and the suffering of modern society for the less fortunate. From commentary on the accessibility of health care to the nature of child protective services, The Redemption is a scary story beyond the ghostly apparitions.

For horror purists, however, this could be a point of contention. Some scenes end up feeling a little heavy-handed, largely due to the director’s emphasis on human drama rather than purely paranormal terrors.

Strangely enough real The story of the Demon House reads more like a story by Lee Daniels than the script that Netflix has written for The Redemption. The ghosts and demons that sometimes make the story seem as profound as a Madeleine Halloween special, are nothing compared to the very realistic threats of domestic violence. Most of the real conflict between the Ammons and their landlord is missing in The Redemption.

Perfect for the spooky season

With Halloween fast approaching, horror fans everywhere are hungry for new content. After all, you can only The Conjuring series so often before the jump scares become a bit too predictable. That makes The Redemption such a spooky watch for this spooky time of year.

Now, The Redemption has its weaknesses. Some of the “scary” scenes have an undeniably silly tone that shows that Daniels is primarily a drama director, not necessarily a horror director. Yet it is precisely the filmmaker’s dramatic roots that make the film resonate with some viewers on a fundamental level, delivering an experience that feels frighteningly real and raw in the best possible way.

With films like The Redemption And Rebel CrestNetflix seems to finally be getting the hang of producing films with broad appeal. The quality of these productions is unmatched, finally making the streaming titan the cinema rival it was always meant to be.

If you fancy a horror film that isn’t afraid to tackle tough topics with the class and nuance of Lee Daniels, The Redemption is exactly the kind of movie you will enjoy watching.

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The Redemption
An Indiana family discovers strange, demonic occurrences that convince them and their community that the house is a portal to hell.

	Studio: Lee Daniels Entertainment, Tucker Tooley Entertainment, Turn Left Productions, Netflix
	Duration: 112 minutes
	Release date: 16 August 2024
	Pour: Andra Day, Glenn Close, Anthony B. Jenkins, Caleb McLaughlin, Demi Singleton, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mo’Nique, Omar Epps
	Director: Lee Daniels
	Authors: David Coggeshall, Elijah Bynum
	Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller
	Box office: N/A