Ryan Coogler's Big Inspiration For Sinners Is Wild — But Also Kind Of Perfect

The following contains spoilers for Sinners, now playing in theatersRyan Coogler has been open about the inspirations for his vampire film Sinners — and one of them is not only very surprising, but also pretty perfect. Sinners is an original project from the acclaimed filmmaker, a departure from his recent films like Creed and Black Panther. Set in Mississippi in 1932, Sinners focuses on a newly opened juke joint that becomes the target of a vampiric threat. The horror movie contains all the cool elements and confident storytelling that elevated Coogler's recent films, filtering his unique perspective into the scary new directions.