Twilight Meets Goodfellas: The Vampire Super-Hit Taking Over HBO Max
A streaming hit returns
At the time of writing, Sinners is among the most-watched movies on HBO Max in the U.S. The list is led by The Invite, described as a contender for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Sinners won four awards at the 98th ceremony. Autumn Durald Arkapaw received Best Cinematography, Coggler won Best Original Screenplay, Ludwig Göransson took Best Original Score, and Jordan won Best Actor.
Twins face a vampire
Sinners combines horror and crime elements, drawing comparisons to Twilight and Goodfellas. Jordan plays twin brothers who return to their hometown to open a juke joint. Their plans are interrupted by a charismatic vampire who pays them an unwelcome visit. Miles Caton is also pictured playing guitar in the film.
Best Actor race builds
The article describes the Best Actor competition at the 2027 Academy Awards as particularly close. Andrew Scott is a favorite for Elsinore, while John Malkovich is also seen as a leading contender for Wild Horse Nine. Other names in contention include Matt Damon for The Odyssey, Robert Pattinson for Primetime, Sebastian Stan for Fjord, and Tom Cruise for Digger.
Key points
- Sinners is one of HBO Max’s most-watched U.S. movies at the time of writing.
- The film follows twin brothers who return home to open a juke joint and encounter a vampire.
- Sinners won four awards at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Jordan.
- The 2027 Best Actor race also features Andrew Scott, John Malkovich, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Sebastian Stan and Tom Cruise.