Movie Review with Ajiri: Your Guide to Cinema

The Weekend is one of those Nigerian movies that starts calm and familiar, then slowly pulls you into something dark, unsettling, and unexpected. The story follows a man who proposes to his girlfriend, unaware that she is already pregnant. While she is eager to meet his family, he keeps avoiding the idea. Unknown to her, he has stayed away from his family and village for over 15 years, and there is a very disturbing reason why. Out of desperation and emotional pressure, he finally agrees to a weekend trip to his family home. From the moment they arrive, things already feel off. At the entrance of the village, strangers demand a code word before letting them in, an early sign that this is not a normal community. The weekend initially feels warm and welcoming. The parents receive her well, and she even attends their anniversary celebration. However, beneath the smiles lies a terrifying secret: the family and the community survive on dark traditions involving human sacrifice...