Eh. Just eh. They make a lot of references to the backstory, but you never see any of it. No real emotional connection to the characters. Without vampires, the movie wouldn't have been worth seeing. After credits scene didn't logically make sense. It wasn't bad, but many times just seemed like a chore to watch. Boring all around. Black History movie with vampires. Sounds entertaining, in execution, just felt like a movie to check off the watchlist. B Jordan looks good, dressed well...the setting feels good, that kind of pastoral, southern embrace. But otherwise...See the matinee or not at all..