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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 28 MIN

US (2019) IS A SURREAL NIGHTMARE!! MOVIE REVIEW!! First Time Watching

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BEWARE THE TETHERED!! US Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With HIM from Monkeypaw playing in theatres now (and having recently caught up with his debut, Get Out) Greg & Andrew RETURN to the twisted world of Jordan Peele giving their Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & Andrew Gordon dive into Us (2019), the critically acclaimed horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Nope). A chilling exploration of duality, privilege, and hidden societal truths, Us follows Adelaide Wilson, played by Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave), as she takes her family on a beach vacation only to be confronted by terrifying doppelgängers known as the “Tethered.” Alongside Nyong’o, the cast includes Winston Duke (Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War) as her husband Gabe, Shahadi Wright Joseph (The Lion King 2019, Hairspray Live!) as daughter Zora, and Evan Alex (Mani) as son Jason. The film also features standout performances from Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Men) and Tim Heidecker (Tim & Eric Awesome Show), whose chilling turns highlight Peele’s ability to blend suburban normalcy with pure terror. From the unforgettable opening scenes at the Santa Cruz boardwalk to the haunting “Hands Across America” imagery and the now-iconic reveal of Red (Nyong’o’s Tethered double) with her eerie, rasping voice, Us has become one of the most analyzed and highly searched horror films of the past decade. In this full reaction & review, Greg and Andrew break down Peele’s masterful use of symbolism, the shocking home invasion sequences, the underground world of the Tethered, and the legendary final twist that redefined how audiences see Adelaide’s story. Whether it’s the chilling “Good Vibrations” sequence, the scissor imagery, or Nyong’o’s tour-de-force dual performance, Us remains a milestone in modern horror cinema. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BEWARE THE TETHERED!! US Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With HIM from Monkeypaw playing in theatres now (and having recently caught up with his debut, Get Out) Greg & Andrew RETURN to the twisted world of Jordan Peele giving their Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & Andrew Gordon dive into Us (2019), the critically acclaimed horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Nope). A chilling exploration of duality, privilege, and hidden societal truths, Us follows Adelaide Wilson, played by Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, 12 Years a Slave), as she takes her family on a beach vacation only to be confronted by terrifying doppelgängers known as the “Tethered.” Alongside Nyong’o, the cast includes Winston Duke (Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War) as her husband Gabe, Shahadi Wright Joseph (The Lion King 2019, Hairspray Live!) as daughter Zora, and Evan Alex (Mani) as son Jason. The film also features standout performances from Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Men) and Tim Heidecker (Tim & Eric Awesome Show), whose chilling turns highlight Peele’s ability to blend suburban normalcy with pure terror. From the unforgettable opening scenes at the Santa Cruz boardwalk to the haunting “Hands Across America” imagery and the now-iconic reveal of Red (Nyong’o’s Tethered double) with her eerie, rasping voice, Us has become one of the most analyzed and highly searched horror films of the past decade. In this full reaction & review, Greg and Andrew break down Peele’s masterful use of symbolism, the shocking home invasion sequences, the underground world of the Tethered, and the legendary final twist that redefined how audiences see Adelaide’s story. Whether it’s the chilling “Good Vibrations” sequence, the scissor imagery, or Nyong’o’s tour-de-force dual performance, Us remains a milestone in modern horror cinema. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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