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Master

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
6.2K
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Regina Hall in Master (2022)
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Three women strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university. When anonymous racist attacks target a Black freshman, who insists she is being haunted by ghosts, each woman must... Read allThree women strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university. When anonymous racist attacks target a Black freshman, who insists she is being haunted by ghosts, each woman must determine where the real menace lies.Three women strive to find their place at an elite Northeastern university. When anonymous racist attacks target a Black freshman, who insists she is being haunted by ghosts, each woman must determine where the real menace lies.

  • Director
    • Mariama Diallo
  • Writer
    • Mariama Diallo
  • Stars
    • Regina Hall
    • Zoe Renee
    • Julia Nightingale
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mariama Diallo
    • Writer
      • Mariama Diallo
    • Stars
      • Regina Hall
      • Zoe Renee
      • Julia Nightingale
    • 152User reviews
    • 113Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations total

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    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Gail Bishop
    Zoe Renee
    Zoe Renee
    • Jasmine Moore
    Julia Nightingale
    • Freshman Counselor
    Talia Ryder
    Talia Ryder
    • Amelia
    Ella Hunt
    Ella Hunt
    • Cressida
    Noa Fisher
    Noa Fisher
    • Katie
    Anna Van Patten
    Anna Van Patten
    • Libby
    D.C. Anderson
    D.C. Anderson
    • Painter
    Angela Grovey
    Angela Grovey
    • Dining Worker
    Will Hochman
    Will Hochman
    • Tyler
    John Kroft
    John Kroft
    • Nicky
    Amber Gray
    Amber Gray
    • Liv Beckman
    Bruce Altman
    Bruce Altman
    • Brian
    Talia Balsam
    Talia Balsam
    • Diandra
    Kara Young
    Kara Young
    • Sascha
    Emmett Carnahan
    Emmett Carnahan
    • Jock
    Megan Byrne
    Megan Byrne
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    Reviewers say 'Master' delves into racism, microaggressions, and institutional racism through horror, lauded for its atmosphere, Regina Hall's performance, and bold social commentary. However, it is criticized for a disjointed narrative, unresolved subplots, and failure to cohesively integrate themes. Some find the pacing slow and horror elements underdeveloped, while others appreciate its allegorical depth. The ending is divisive, with mixed reactions on its impact and closure.
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    5Draysan-Jennings

    Huh?

    Well that was confusing. After it finally ended I had no idea what the point of this film was. It started out ok but about half way in I was completely lost. The last half of the film was a complete mind ****. How I got through it is beyond me. It was shot well and has some good acting so 5 stars for a basic film.
    4momomojojo

    Very hot topic, it has a packaging of horror but in the end it is a drama

    Love the intro (10-15%), slow modern clean but low quality acting.

    The dynamic and contradicting relations are done good but too obviously make it bit childish not sophisticated enough.

    Like the party red strobe scene nicely done.

    Interesting scenes... Like how the director pick actors that had a humor sticking image and turning them into real actors without the humor character coming out.

    Ok camera work The speed of the scenes are done greatly The mind game is done nicely the plots, the twists.

    Deep story but there is so much unclearness to be resolved.... Felt in the end it is being rushed compare to the beginning (first half)
    6kosmasp

    Messaging issues

    This will mean a lot more to certain people than it will to others. If you have lived through an experience like the main characters are going through - you will understand. There is a heavy message, not even hidden in the movie. And the actors are doing their best to put it on screen.

    It is three stories of sorts that are being told. And all have their shades of grey in them ... there are scenes that are quite crystal clear too of course. Like a party scene, where you can literally feel the anxiety and the stress our younger heroine has to go through ... some of it may be in her head ... doesn't make it easier to endure. For her or for us - even if we are just watching the scene unfold.

    There are things that are thrown into your face and there are other things that are way more subtle than that. And then there are scenes that will shock and maybe haunt you. This is not just a drama ... it is horror too. Everyday horror but also ... something different. If you can't put your finger on it ... you try to explain it ... that can work or not ... the movie does try to put a lot in it ... and tries to convey a message ... one that needs to be said and told ... unfortunately it loses focus on more than one occasion ... and while the ending could and almost is a punch in the gut (in a "good" sense) ... some of the impact has been soften by all the extra noise woven into it ... still a decent effort to say the least ... and again, will work for some more than for others.
    7Jellygood

    This is not a horror movie.

    It is an allegory. It is about racism that is still smouldering.

    It is not a bad movie but 'selling' a 'drama' movie as a horror, science fiction or whatever type movie is generally not a good idea.

    I still liked it, it is smartly written with good performances, but i can imagine others feel 'betrayed'.
    7catfanatic888

    Very interesting Horror / Drama

    Ok this is not a traditional horror movie that many were expecting but instead it's more of a horror/drama film. It was intriguing throughout and held my attention. It's clever and smart showing that all may not be well as it seems. Give it a chance.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed at Vassar College. Poughkeepsie, NY
    • Quotes

      Gail Bishop: It's not ghosts, it's not supernatural, it's America and it's everywhere

    • Soundtracks
      Mo Bamba
      Performed by Sheck Wes

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Магістр
    • Filming locations
      • Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA(Ancaster College)
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Animal Kingdom
      • Big Indie Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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