About Antebellum

‘Antebellum’ is a 2020 American horror movie that pulls its audience into a terrifying reality about the enduring legacy of slavery in America. The movie revolves around the life of successful author Veronica Henley (played by Janelle Monáe), who finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality from which she must escape before it's too late.

Making / Production

'Antebellum' is the directorial debut of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, who also penned down the screenplay. They used elements of psychological horror and thriller to amplify the reality of the racist era of Antebellum South. The movie was produced by QC Entertainment and Lionsgate.

Actors

• Janelle Monáe as Veronica Henley: A successful author who must figure out the horrifying mystery before it’s too late.
• Eric Lange as Him: Creepy and authoritative, Lange’s character drives the horrifying events of the movie.
• Jena Malone as Elizabeth: A seemingly layered character who adds to the eerie vibe of the movie.
• Tongayi Chirisa as Eli/Professor: A dual character that Tongayi plays with both subtlety and horror.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is the directorial debut of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz who are known for their edgy and demanding storytelling in music and fashion.
• Janelle Monáe is known for her music rather than her acting, this was her first leading role in a major motion picture.
• The film's premise is reminiscent of The Twilight Zone's theme of being trapped in an alternate reality.

Awards

As of the time of writing, Antebellum has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "There are some things we don't get over, we just get through." - Veronica Henley.
• "It ain't polite to stare." - Julia.

Music, Soundtrack

• "Turntable" composed by Nate Wonder and Roman GianArthur
• "Home" sung by Cinematic Orchestra and Patrick Watson