Although the villains of Sinners are undoubtedly vampires, the movie’s characters reference “Haints” when first attempting to diagnose the threat. Director Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has has broken all manner of box office records since its release, as well as earning superb reviews. The widespread acclaim and commercial success of Coogler’s movie is well-earned, as Sinners is a complex, rewarding, and daring blend of musical, horror, action, and melodrama that brings together many of the helmer’s earlier thematic preoccupations in a uniquely satisfying package.