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‘Twilight’ Meets ‘Goodfellas’ in the Vampire Super-Hit Taking Over HBO Max
*Sinners* has returned to the most-watched films on HBO Max in the US, as attention builds around the 2027 Academy Awards. Its streaming success keeps the film in the spotlight after it won four awards at the 98th Oscars, including Best Actor for its lead, Jordan.
The film is a horror crime thriller about twin brothers who return to their hometown to open a juke joint, then encounter a charismatic vampire. The article compares its blend of genres to *Twilight* and *Goodfellas*, and says it is among HBO Max’s biggest films at the time of writing, behind *The Invite*.
In short
- *Sinners* is among HBO Max’s most-watched films in the US.
- It won four awards at the 98th Academy Awards.
- The story combines crime, horror and vampires.
Explained simply
Sinners is a horror crime film about twin brothers who return to their hometown to open a juke joint, a venue for music and dancing. Their plans bring them into contact with a charismatic vampire, combining a supernatural story with a setting rooted in crime and music.
The film stars Jordan, who won the Best Actor Oscar for the role at the 98th Academy Awards. Its mix of horror and crime drama has drawn comparisons with vampire romance films such as Twilight and gangster films such as Goodfellas.
HBO Max is a streaming service, and the film’s viewing figures there have brought it renewed attention. Its success matters to the film’s profile as awards season approaches and audiences discover it online.