Are we really in need of a horror movie centered around a character named Karen, especially when real-life Karens are already quite terrifying? Since “Karen” emerged as a popular term to describe entitled white women, countless stories have made headlines. From those who blatantly disregarded mask mandates during the pandemic to the infamous “SoHo Karen,” who was filmed confronting a Black teenager over a misplaced phone, the real-life instances are alarming. Perhaps the most troubling are the Karens who wield their privilege by calling the police on Black individuals for simply existing, knowing that such actions can have dire consequences.
Isn’t the reality frightening enough? Do we truly need a film to dramatize their behavior? Apparently so, as a movie titled “Karen” is on the way. Directed by Coke Daniels, the film features Taryn Manning, known for her role on Orange Is the New Black, as Karen White, a privileged white woman who harasses her new Black neighbors—initially with microaggressions and later escalating to overtly racist acts, aided by her corrupt police officer brother.
The film seems to tackle a significant social issue with an absence of subtlety, as indicated by the Confederate flag soap dispenser prominently displayed in Karen’s bathroom. It resembles a low-quality Lifetime movie that is so poorly executed it’s hard to believe it’s actually real.
What’s particularly irksome is that some viewers are already likening “Karen” to Jordan Peele’s acclaimed film “Get Out,” which offered a thoughtful exploration of racism and societal issues—essentially highlighting the stark contrast in quality and depth between the two films.
“Karen” is slated for a September release, though based on the reaction to the trailer, it may be more prudent to wait for it to appear on a streaming service.
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In summary, the upcoming film “Karen” raises questions about the necessity of dramatizing a reality that is already alarming. The film’s approach seems to lack the nuance required to address such complex issues, standing in stark contrast to works that have tackled similar themes with greater sensitivity.