Jordan Peele Says ‘I Like Making Weird Movies That I’m Really Just Not Supposed To Make,’ While Shutting Down Claims He Only Produces ‘Elevated Genre’ Films

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Jordan Peele Says ‘I Like Making Weird Movies That I’m Really Just Not Supposed To Make,’ While Shutting Down Claims He Only Produces ‘Elevated Genre’ Films

Jordan Peele will not fall into “the trap” of putting together elevated genre movies. 

A few years ago, the terms “elevated horror” and “elevated genre movie” became popular after a string of acclaimed films like Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” and Robert Eggers’ “The Witch,” were released. The term refers to movies with a more crafty sensibility that focuses on dramatic themes including trauma and grief. Some say films under this category are deemed to be more intelligent, complex, and involved than most normal stories. 

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Filmmaker Jordan Peele recently shut down the label during an interview. After reportedly balking at the speculation that he’s aiming to make films people will place the prestige label onto, Jordan Peele said:

“I don’t want people to think that I’m trying to make ‘elevated’ films.” 

Peele continued:

“I think that’s a trap that I don’t quite appreciate because I, you know, I like making f*cked-up films. I like making weird movies that I’m really just not supposed to make — and sometimes challenge people on the other side of things as well.”

Peele’s 2017 horror film “Get Out” grossed about $176 million in the United States. Peele won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay during the 90th Academy Awards. He was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Director.

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