"Long before he started directing films, Peele was already a savvy student of the seventh art, as evidenced in the cornucopia of references, easter eggs, and homages to classic movies that are littered all over his work. In February of 2017, the once-comedian curated an eclectic selection of films that inspired him to celebrate the release of 'Get Out' for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. The series was called "The Art of the Social Thriller" and featured thirteen titles, from iconoclastic hair-risers to '90s actioners to renowned classics. Additionally, the director gave the cast a list of 11 movies to watch before shooting 'Us'.
Drawing from these two sources in addition to a plethora of interviews he's conducted throughout the years, we have rounded up ten thrilling titles that influenced the 'Nope' director and that you should be looking forward to seeing off the heels of his latest release."
