At first I thought it was a serious period drama, but the moment vampires appeared, it suddenly turned into a gothic horror. The shift was insane.It was so absurd but in a good way. Totally unexpected, I was just thrilled. The scene where everyone dances to blues music felt like a visual representation of music transcending boundaries like the future, the past, and culture. It's pure cinematic art. From rappers to African tribes to Chinese Peking Opera!? Awesome. I love this multiverse-like storytelling technique that's becoming more common in recent films. The concept of the vampire being Irish was also incredibly interesting. Unlike the KKK or WASPs, while both are white, Irish white people are a group that has faced discrimination in American society. Plus, it's interesting that Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, was also of Irish descen.There’s also the idea that vampires originally came from fear of immigrants. In other words, the combination of vampires and racial tension, while seemingly outlandish at first glance, actually it is pretty meaningful.