Ryan Coogler's Sinners is finally here and we talked to the filmmaker about what it took to bring his vampire vision to the big screen.

Since bursting onto the scene less than 15 years ago, Ryan Coogler has consistently delivered films that resonate deeply, blending compelling character work with sharp social commentary and, often, breathtaking spectacle.

The film is Coogler’s first from his own original idea after making two Black Panther films for Marvel and Creed (2015) as well as Fruitvale Station (2013). Sinners also marks his fifth time collaborating with actor Michael B. Jordan. Read on for everything we know about Sinners from Ryan Coogler: The film arrives in theaters April 18.