Finding the Monster in Us

A Semiotic Analysis

Abstract

Using a sociological analysis, this paper attempts to uncover the true monster in Jordan Peele’s Us. Beginning with an explanation of key terms and a film recap, a semiotic analysis of the film will unveil the monster. By revealing both the intended and unintended ideologies presented in the film, a better understanding of alienation, anomie, deviance, bureaucracy, class, race, and functionalism will be found. Media teaches society many things; this paper is meant to unmask what Jordan Peele is attempting to teach us.