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Star Lil Rel Howery Responds to ‘Get Out’ Being Called a Comedy
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?
But if I can be honest this is weird to me… Their is nothing funny about racism… Was it that unrealistic lol https://t.co/5xSXBmatfP
— Lil Rel Howery (@LilRel4) November 14, 2017
“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…
‘Get Out’ is a documentary.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) November 15, 2017
The killer tomatoes are back in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, and the offiical poster for the brand new movie has been unleashed tonight.
Additionally, we’ve learned that the film’s theatrical release is set for this August, with a panel set for San Diego Comic-Con this month featuring the world premiere of the trailer.
While you wait, check out the official poster down below.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will be released in select cities across the US beginning August 7th in major cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Diego, and others, and expanding to further locations throughout the month.
The fifth installment in the horror-comedy franchise pits the eternal power of nature against AI’s best and brightest.
In Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, a young biotech prodigy develops a revolutionary genetically engineered vegetable designed to solve humanity’s problems. But when the experiment spirals out of control, it unleashes a new generation of killer tomatoes, setting the stage for another outrageous chapter in the long-running cult franchise.
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes co-creators Costa Dillon and J. Stephen Peace return to write and executive produce. David Ferino directs.
The film features an ensemble cast led by franchise icon John Astin (The Addams Family), reprising his role as Professor Gangreen, comedy legend David Koechner (Anchorman), Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), horror favorite Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), comedy veteran Dan Bakkedahl (Veep), Myrna Velasco (Star Wars Resistance), Vernée Watson (Shrinking, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and Paul Bates (Coming to America).
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes launched in 1979, followed by 1988’s Return of the Killer Tomatoes, 1991’s Killer Tomatoes Strike Back, and 1992’s Killer Tomatoes Eat France.
The franchise also spawned an animated series in 1990.
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