Movie

Karen

2021 · 89 min

A tense, confrontational thriller that dramatizes racial hostility with blunt force, offering little subtlety but plenty of provocation.

Tagline: Not all neighbors are friendly.
Overview: A racist woman makes it her personal mission to displace the new black family that has just moved in next door to her, but they won't back down without a fight.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Race, corruption, power, justice
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
corruption
power
justice
revenge
Places: suburbs
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild