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Once the notes die out, the vampires appear — first to mimic the living’s glory, then to claim their distinct power for themselves.

But Mr. Coogler's choice to allow Black history to frame a vampire movie gives viewers and critics enough to reflect on, write about, and use as a foundation for future learning.

I fell in love with vampire movies after seeing the 1987 film “The Lost Boys.”

“Sinners” features a refreshingly original plot that is part Jim Crow period piece about two brothers who open a juke joint, part vampire thriller.

“Sinners,” the highly anticipated period drama delivering a mashup of horror, music and vampires, scored a solid opening, topping the holiday box office with $45.6 million.