Us 2019

In the sun-kissed town of Santa Cruz, California, 1986, a carefree young Adelaide (Madison Curry) embarks on a joyful journey with her parents Rayne and Russell (Anna Diop and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) to the beach. A carnival game proves to be a thrilling experience for Adelaide, as she wins a Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ T-shirt courtesy of Russell’s winning streak in Whac-a-Mole. As the day wears on, Adelaide’s excitement slowly gives way to unease, and she becomes increasingly drawn to the eerie atmosphere of an abandoned fun-house. Within its mirrored walls, she encounters a mysterious figure bearing a Jeremiah 11:11 placard, only to stumble upon an unsettling doppelganger that leaves her shaken.

Years later, as an adult Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) navigates the challenges of motherhood with her husband Gabe (Winston Duke) and their two children, Zora (Shahidi Wright Joseph), aged 12, and Jason (Evan Alex), 10, the family embarks on a therapeutic beach trip to cope with the loss of their grandmother. Adelaide’s reluctance to participate in this excursion stems from the traumatic events that transpired during her own childhood visit to the beach, leaving her with an enduring phobia. Despite her initial reservations, she eventually agrees to join her loved ones for a day at the beach.

As they make their way to the shore, the family encounters a familiar figure - the same homeless man who once bore the Jeremiah 11:11 placard and left an indelible mark on Adelaide’s psyche. At the beach, the Wilsons are introduced to their friends, Kitty (Elizabeth Moss), Josh (Tim Heidecker), and their twin teenage daughters, Gwen and Maggie (Cali and Noelle Sheldon). As the children frolic in the waves, Kitty engages Adelaide in a heartfelt conversation about her reclusive nature and past as a budding ballet dancer. Jason’s solo adventure takes an unsettling turn when he stumbles upon a blood-soaked figure with outstretched arms. As Adelaide frantically searches for her missing son, she decides it is time for the family to retreat from the beach, sensing that their joyous day has taken a dark and sinister turn.

As night descends, Adelaide confides in Gabe about her childhood traumas and the ominous signs that her doppelganger is closing in. Gabe reassures her not to worry, but fate has other plans. The power suddenly flickers out, and Jason alerts the family to an unexpected visitor at their doorstep - a family eerily identical to themselves. Adelaide swiftly dials 9-1-1 as Gabe attempts to scare them off, but it’s too late. The intruders storm into the Wilsons’ home, and one of them brutally attacks Gabe with a baseball bat.

As the Wilsons are surrounded by their doppelgangers in the living room, they’re met with an unsettling sight: all of them wear red jumpsuits and wield scissors. Adelaide’s duplicate regales her with a tale of a princess and her shadow, before shackling her to a table using handcuffs. Zora is then forced to flee from Umbrae, while Jason is coerced into playing with his identical counterpart, Pluto. Gabe finds himself being dragged away by Abraham.

As the family’s dynamics take a surreal turn, they must navigate their encounters with these duplicates in various ways. Zora believes she’s managed to outpace her duplicate, Umbrae, only for the latter to reappear on top of a car. A neighbor intervenes, but Umbrae brutally dispatches him with her scissors, allowing Zora to escape.

Meanwhile, Abraham drags an unconscious Gabe to their family boat and bags him like a piece of luggage. Gabe eventually awakens, throws Abraham overboard, and later, after the boat engine fails, takes a tumble into the water. He manages to climb back on board just in time to turn the engine back on, sending Abraham’s duplicate crashing into the depths.

In this bizarre world where reality blurs with doppelgängers, the Wilsons must confront their identical counterparts in a series of unsettling and violent encounters that will test their sanity and resilience.

As Jason (no actor name provided) carefully guides Pluto inside the confines of a closet, he’s struck by an uncanny phenomenon - his every move is eerily mirrored by Pluto. Removing his mask, Jason is met with a gruesome discovery: Pluto’s lower facial structure has been ravaged by fire. With a deft display of sleight of hand, Jason impresses Pluto with a magic trick, but when the doppelganger demands a repeat performance, Jason seizes the opportunity to trap him and makes his escape.

Meanwhile, Red (no actor name provided) holds Adelaide (no actor name provided) captive in the living room, attempting to force her face onto the glass table. However, the commotion sparked by Jason’s daring escape serves as a welcome distraction, allowing Adelaide to grab the fireplace poker, shatter the leg of the table, and ultimately flee with Jason to reunite with Zora (no actor name provided) and Gabe (no actor name provided). The Wilsons manage to make their way onto the boat, all while being watched by Red and Pluto.

At the Tylers’ residence, Kitty (no actor name provided) becomes convinced she’s spotted something peculiar lurking outside. Josh (no actor name provided), ever the prankster, pretends to see it as well, only to reveal his ruse, leaving Kitty none the wiser. The twins then emerge from their rooms, conversing and seemingly unaware of the impending doom that awaits them. It isn’t until they’ve momentarily let their guard down that a chilling procession of doppelgangers clad in red jumpsuits emerges, brutally slaughtering every member of the Tyler family. When the Wilsons arrive seeking help, Kitty’s duplicate drags Adelaide into the house, while Gabe attempts to distract Josh’s doppelganger. A fierce battle ensues, ultimately resulting in the demise of the Tylers’ doubles and the reunification of the Wilsons within their own home.

As the TV flickers to life, the Wilsons are met with a barrage of frantic news reports detailing the inexplicable appearances of red-clad duplicates around the world, all hell-bent on killing indiscriminately. Gabe advocates for seeking refuge within their own walls, but Adelaide insists they must keep moving and escape. The family decides to commandeer the Tylers’ vehicle, only to find that when Adelaide searches for the key, a still-living Kitty’s doppelganger attacks her. After a fierce struggle, she manages to dispatch the duplicate, but upon arriving at the car, Umbrae (no actor name provided) suddenly materializes. A high-octane chase sequence ensues, culminating in the Wilsons’ decisive victory when they accelerate, then abruptly halt the vehicle, sending Umbrae flying into a nearby tree.

As dawn breaks, the Wilsons arrive at the boardwalk, only to be met with a shocking sight: their original vehicle engulfed in flames, with Pluto standing guard-like before it. Adelaide’s curiosity gets the better of her as she approaches Pluto, unaware that this is merely a clever ruse. Jason springs into action, using his quick thinking to coax Pluto backward into the burning car, momentarily foiling whatever sinister plan is unfolding. But their respite is short-lived, as Red seizes Jason, prompting Adelaide to give chase. Meanwhile, Zora and Gabe notice the beach transforming into a surreal tableau, with legions of crimson-clad doppelgangers forming an unbroken chain.

Adelaide’s pursuit leads her to the mystical fun-house, where she descends into an underground network of tunnels teeming with free-roaming rabbits. As she navigates this labyrinthine world, she finally confronts Red within a hidden chamber. The enigmatic figure reveals the astonishing truth: beneath their feet lies an vast subterranean facility, home to every doppelganger imaginable - including those from the very dimension of Hell itself. It transpires that Red has long been a part of Adelaide’s psyche, her artistic expression as a child ballet dancer serving as a catalyst for their initial meeting within these tunnels.

As the plan unfolds, Adelaide learns that Red has spent years constructing this elaborate scheme with fellow doppelgangers, all vying to reclaim their place on the surface. In a climactic battle, Adelaide overpowers Red and exacts her revenge, impaling her upon a poker by the fireplace. With Jason safely back in her arms, the family reunites and drives away, their relief palpable.

However, a haunting flashback reveals that this entire ordeal has been orchestrated by none other than the true Adelaide - the real-life counterpart who had initially met Red within these very tunnels. The “Adelaide” we’ve grown accustomed to is, in reality, her doppelganger, and Red has been exacting her revenge all along. This revelation also explains why Red remains the sole voice of reason among the doppelgangers, while the others emit guttural, primal sounds.

As Jason dons his mask with an air of unease, the film concludes with a sweeping shot of the red-clad doppelgangers across America, their hands clasped together in unison. News and police helicopters hover above, surveying this eerie spectacle as it stretches out like a crimson tide.