Lee Daniels Responds to Controversy in The Deliverance

Lee Daniels has addressed the outrage stemming from a controversial scene in his Netflix horror film 'The Deliverance,' which features Glenn Close as a possessed character who delivers a shocking line. The film, inspired by the real-life claims of Latoya Ammons and her family's haunting experiences in Indiana in 2011, has garnered significant attention and is currently the most-watched title on Netflix. Close's performance, which involved extensive makeup and special effects to portray her character Alberta, has been praised by Daniels, who emphasizes that Alberta represents a figure familiar within the Black community. The film's provocative dialogue has led to viral reactions on social media, with Daniels responding to criticism by stating, 'Had to do it.' Despite mixed reactions, the film has sparked interest in the true story behind it, as well as discussions around its representation of Black experiences in horror.