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Karen (2021)
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Karen (2021)

Genre
Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date
September 3, 2021
Studio
Quiver Distribution
Genre
Crime,Drama,Thriller
Release Date
September 3, 2021
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
089 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Quiver Distribution
Official Site
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Director
Coke Daniels
Producer
Mary Aloe, Craig Chapman, Sevier Crespo, Coke Daniels, Cory Hardrict, Gillian Hormel, Taryn Manning,
Screenwriter
Coke Daniels
Starring
  • Taryn Manning as Karen
  • Cory Hardrict
  • Gregory Alan Williams
  • Jasmine Burke
  • Brandon Sklenar
  • Duane Finley
  • Dawn Halfkenny

In a quiet, upscale neighborhood, a new homeowner's dream quickly curdles into a waking nightmare in this tense suburban thriller. Taryn Manning stars as Karen, a seemingly friendly neighbor whose persistent and intrusive behavior toward a young Black couple, Malik and Imani, gradually escalates from petty nuisance to terrifying harassment. As Malik, played by Cory Hardrict, and his wife Imani, portrayed by Jasmine Burke, attempt to build a peaceful life, they find themselves targeted by Karen's increasingly racist and unhinged campaign of intimidation. Directed and written by Coke Daniels, the film masterfully builds a claustrophobic atmosphere of dread, transforming manicured lawns and picket fences into a battleground. The couple must navigate a system often stacked against them, deciding how far they are willing to go to protect their home and their sanity from a threat masquerading as civility. This gripping crime drama explores the chilling reality of modern prejudice, where a smile can hide malice and a neighborhood watch can become a weapon.