Why Jordan Peele’s Us Is Rated R

Us is one of the scariest horror movies of the 2010s and a masterclass in suspense, effectively earning its mature R-rating. The 2019 movie seems like a simple home invasion slasher flick, but as has become typical of director Jordan Peele’s movies, there’s a shocking Twilight Zone-esque element to it. Peele’s directorial prowess became unassailable when he debuted with the psychological horror Get Out, and as a result, the anticipation surrounding his follow-up directorial venture, Us, was palpable. The film might not have replicated the same critical adulation as its predecessor, but Us came storming into the box office regardless of its R-rating.