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Antebellum

Antebellum

If it chooses you, nothing can save you.

20206.21h 45m

Overview

Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.

Directed by Gerard Bush
Written by Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz
Produced by Gerard Bush, Lezlie Wills, Sean McKittrick
Box OfficeBudget: $15.0MRevenue: $7.1M

Top Cast

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

Veronica / Eden

Eric Lange

Eric Lange

Him / Senator Denton

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Elizabeth

Jack Huston

Jack Huston

Captain Jasper

Kiersey Clemons

Kiersey Clemons

Julia

Gabourey Sidibe

Gabourey Sidibe

Dawn

Marque Richardson

Marque Richardson

Nick

Robert Aramayo

Robert Aramayo

Daniel

Lily Cowles

Lily Cowles

Sarah

Tongayi Chirisa

Tongayi Chirisa

Eli / Professor Tarasai

Themes & Keywords

civil warstrong womankidnappingslaveryracismreenactmentpsychotichardshockinghostilewhite supremacistsphilosophicalantebellum southauthoritarianawestruckempatheticenchantenthusiasticexhilaratedfrightenedghoulishharshhorrifiedpretentious

About Antebellum

Antebellum is a horror film released in 2020 exploring themes of civil war, strong woman, kidnapping, slavery, racism, reenactment. Directed by Gerard Bush, it stars Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, Jena Malone. Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.

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