After tickling us consistently with her goofy characters in the Scary Movie franchise, Regina Hall is back with a serious, multi-layered horror film. Master, Amazon Prime's latest, not only spooks us with supernatural and psychological scares, but also the horrors of racism prevalent in our society.
They are: Gail Bishop (Regina Hall), the first Black master of one of the residential houses of the college; Jasmine Moore (Zoe Renee), a freshman; and Liv Beckman (Amber Gray), a professor who is seeking tenure.
Let's see what viewers are saying about this horror social commentary:
1. Master is the director's first feature and it seems to be quite a success.
Mariama Dialloโs MASTER remains among the best 2022 films so far. Smart, enthralling horror film mining supernatural shocks from inherent horrors. Regina Hall is immaculate. Really hope people seek this out (currently streaming on Prime)
2. The real horror doesn't lie in some dark corner or a creepy room with a creaking door. It lies out in the open, in front of everyone.
Iโm watching #Master and even thoโ Regina Hall is experiencing some scary shit, the scariest part of the movie so far is seeing this Black girl at a predominantly white college, theyโre invading her personal space, screaming โNiggaโ during songs, I would have gotten expelled.
3. Good to see that the people are noticing the subliminal themes.
Everything about Master on Amazon Prime was disturbing, deep, and symbolic and just absolutely nuts. Regina Hall did her thing. An insane movie
4. Unsurprisingly, some are feeling confused as the movie leaves some questions unanswered.
Me after finishing #Master on Amazon Primeโฆ
5. Ella Hunt does a good job in the film.
Ella Hunt as Cressida in Master. ๐ Watch it NOW on Amazon Prime.
6. Some were hoping for a good old witch haunting movie (probably like Fear Street trilogy).
I wished the movie โMasterโ on Amazon Prime wouldโve focused more on the damn Witch storylineโฆ
7. The movie seems to have got the real life situation quite correctly.
I know this movie was confusing to some, but as a black person who attended a primarily white university, I can say this is accurate. And after I left, I realized nothing was going to change, and it hasn't. #master amazon
8. This is something which almost all the viewers, despite their different opinions about the movie, agree upon.
So many racist microaggresion in the first 20 minutes watching this movie #Master #ReginaKing on Amazon Prime has got me so what triggered. I'm trying my hardest not talk to the T.V but I keep having really long sighs/with some cussing under my breath, Oh and Alot of eye rolling
9. Several viewers felt like the premise resonated.
Master on Amazon prime is exactly how I felt in private school. The vibe is Dark, sinister, unnerving
10. For some, Regina Hall was the prime attraction of the film.
I love Regina Hall. Thatโs all I have to say about Master on Amazon Prime.
11. Regina Hall has certainly proved that she can handle serious horror movies quite well.
I just watched #Master on Prime Video. Regina Hall is brilliant in this well crafted movie. Let's get her some more roles as the lead character. Acting chops on display.
12. Oh no!
Me watching this #Master movie on Amazon Prime seeing Regina Hall walk towards danger ๐คฃ
13. Seriously, many of us would quit.
Regina Hall being this committed to not leaving this damn school is WILD TO ME. ๐คฃ no maโam. I quit. #master
14. Zoe Renee's character deserved a better ending.
Jasmine too damn nice n understanding for me. #master #amazonprime
15. Even the very people who can relate with what Jasmine is facing, let her down.
So not only were the white ppl fucked up, but the Black admin failed Jasmine too #Master
16. There's at least one person who can empathize with Jasmine.
I'm watching Master on amazon and several of the reviews say white people won't be able to understand it. Maybe, but I understand how shitty teenage girls are and how incredibly shitty roommates can be. I'm already getting pissed off for Jasmine.
17. Some people felt that the movie had a defeatist message.
Yeah wasnโt a fan of #Master on Amazon Prime. It was written well and the cinematography was great. But it felt like the end message was to just give up. And we never found out if that hoe was white or not ?????
18. Not everyone loved the ending.
While I appreciated the movie #Master on Amazon Prime w/ the amazing Regina Hall & Amber Gray (Hadestown!), I have one gripe: the character Jazmine and the ending. Letโs give Blk students in elite places some credit. Despite the isolation & obstacles, theyโre amazingly resilient!
19. And some viewers were totally mad at the movie and the bleak fate of its characters.
Yeah that Master movie on amazon pissed me all the way the fuck off. The microaggressions, how the had the main characters story end, how the movie ended all together.... #mastermovie #masterfilm #masteronamazon