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Star Lil Rel Howery Responds to ‘Get Out’ Being Called a Comedy

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One of the biggest stories in the horror community this week is that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is eyeing Get Out for potential Golden Globes nominations next year, weirdly considering it in the “Comedy” category.

Granted, there simply is no “Horror” category at the Golden Globes, and it’s nice that a horror film is even being considered, but how in the hell is Get Out a comedy?!

That being said, if there is any single aspect of Get Out that *is* hilarious it’s Lil Rel Howery, who arguably steals the show as Chris’ friend Rod, a TSA agent; Howery is so good at being the film’s comic relief that it’s likely his performance alone that led the HFPA to categorize Get Out a “Comedy” rather than a “Drama.”

So then, what does Howery himself make of all this silliness?

“Does this mean I compete for best supporting since I was actually funny in the movie lmao,” Howery tweeted in response to yesterday’s news. “But if I can be honest this is weird to me… There is nothing funny about racism… Was it that unrealistic lol.”

Howery later added, “But I will say this, Jordan Peele wrote a masterpiece that has horror, drama, suspense and comedy in it… And it all was good so hey maybe it just fits in a bunch of categories!!! This my first go around so hey lol… ”

Meanwhile, Get Out director Jordan Peele had his own (perfect) response…

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Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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Dan Stevens and Al Pacino Starring in Exorcism Horror Movie ‘The Ritual’

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Pictured: Dan Stevens in 'The Guest'

Dan Stevens is everywhere lately, from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to Abigail and the upcoming Cuckoo. We’re not complaining. Up next? He’s starring in horror movie The Ritual.

Al Pacino and Dan Stevens have both joined the cast of the upcoming exorcism horror movie from XYZ Films and director David Midell, Variety reports this afternoon.

Based on a true story, the film “follows two priests — one questioning his faith (Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino) — who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.”

Variety details, “The film is an authentic portrayal of Emma Schmidt, an American woman whose demonic possession culminated in harrowing exorcisms. Her case remains the most thoroughly documented exorcism in American history.”

David Midell and Enrico Natale wrote the screenplay for The Ritual.

XYZ Films is planning to release the horror film theatrically in 2025.

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