Abstract
This thesis aimed to investigate how Jordan Peele’s Get Out (2017) provides social commentary through representation of racism and discrimination in America. In order to examine this representation, I utilized two different approaches. First, I analyzed the narrative through specific scenes in the light of terms and concepts from critical race theory, and explored how these scenes represent black Americans’ lived reality. Secondly, I looked at the movie through the lens of the genre conventions, and discussed the way in which Get Out utilizes these to provide commentary on racial issues. This thesis shows that the horror movie can be a fitting tool to portray societal issues, as it can inspire change within the viewer.