Family Reunions: Now With 100% More Homicide
If you were hoping for a heartwarming tale about healing old wounds over potato salad, keep walking. Is God Is isn’t interested in your feelings. It’s interested in your femoral artery. This blood-spattered, genre-bending odyssey proves that vengeance is a dish best served with Southern Gothic grit and a side of pitch-black comedy so dark it’ll leave you reaching for a flashlight.
Based on Aleshea Harris’ award-winning play, the film marks her directorial debut—and she isn’t exactly “easing” into the chair. She’s coming out swinging with a cinematic cocktail that’s equal parts Spaghetti Western and Greek Tragedy, served in a glass rimmed with desert salt.
Hell Hath No Fury (But These Two Do)
The setup is simple: Two sisters, Anaia and Racine, receive a letter from their mother. She’s got a horrific backstory, a body full of scars, and one modest, terrifying request: find their father and end him.
What follows is an epic quest for retribution that stretches from the Deep South to the California desert. It’s a charged exploration of family trauma where the stakes aren’t just life and death—they’re biblical. Two recently released clips give us a taste of the carnage to come:
“We Ain’t Killers”: A clip that captures the sisters’ hesitant descent into darkness, proving that while they might not start as predators, they’re fast learners.
“Ready to See God”: A chilling teaser that highlights the mission’s finality. When these two come knocking, they aren’t looking for an apology; they’re looking to send someone to the afterlife.
An Absolute Powerhouse of a Cast
You know a script is “must-read” material when the call sheet looks like an Oscars shortlist. Kara Young and Mallori Johnson lead the charge as the twin engines of destruction. Joining the mayhem are Janelle Monáe and Erika Alexander, while Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown round out a cast that ensures every scene is a masterclass in high-velocity intensity.
Behind the Lens: A Stylized Fever Dream
Produced by a visionary “who’s who”—including Tessa Thompson and Janicza Bravo—this isn’t your standard Saturday night thriller. It’s a stylized fever dream that refuses to stay in its lane. It’s hilarious until it’s harrowing. And it’s stunning up until the first throat gets slit. The vibe? Imagine if Quentin Tarantino and Flannery O’Connor had a baby, and that baby grew up to be very, very angry.
Coming Soon
Aleshea Harris both wrote and directed Is God Is, which earned its “R” rating for “strong/bloody violence.” Frankly, that feels like an understatement when you’re hunting your own paternal DNA. Prepare for a loud, proud, and violent declaration that the revenge genre is getting a much-needed shot of adrenaline. Mark your calendars for May 15, 2026—and maybe leave the kids with a sitter for this one.
