As a longtime fan of Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan's work, their fifth collaboration, announced in January, immediately piqued my interest, but at the time the logline and even the title had yet to be determined Since then, it has remained a veil of secrecy and anticipation has been building for months Now, the first trailer has finally been released, revealing that this gripping vampire thriller, officially titled “Sinners,” is a film worth waiting for

The newly released tagline also gives us an idea of what the film will be about: “Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return home to make a fresh start, only to discover that an even greater evil awaits their return

It's as if Jordan is playing the twins, and one of these characters may take on a new breed of predator that lurks in the shadows and loves blood, a thrilling addition to Coogler's ever-growing list of genre-defining projects The trailer offers a glimpse of the dark, action-packed story, and looks to be a must-see for fans of disturbing vampire lore Watch the trailer for “Sinners” below:

“Sinners” is set in the 1930s Jim Crow era South and is based on Coogler's original screenplay This highly anticipated thriller seems to make the genre multilayered and thought-provoking, intertwining supernatural terror with the horrors of real-world oppression

The partnership between Coogler and Michael B Jordan has always been a force to be reckoned with, and “Sinners” is the latest chapter in their historic collaboration The two first teamed up for the 2013 Sundance hit Fruitvale Station, in which Jordan delivered a career-defining performance Since then, the two have breathed new life into the “Rocky” series with 2015's “Creed,” cementing Coogler as a visionary director and Jordan as a strong leading man

The creative synergy between the two continues to evolve, and with “Sinners,” they appear poised to deliver another unforgettable cinematic experience This time, Jordan stars in his first full-fledged horror film and is sure to kick some vampire ass while delivering some heart-pounding action

With exciting films like “Salem's Lot,” “Nosferatu,” and “Werewolf” coming out in the next few months, vampire and werewolf season is in full swing There is still some time to go, as “Sinners” is scheduled for release on March 7, 2025

In the meantime, why not stream the best war movies on Prime Video before their release? Or get into the Halloween spirit by watching the best horror movies on Netflix