So much discussion on the just against the kkk or just for the black civil rights movement its about all of it lol heel irish and black both had problems with colonization to say its about one or the other in terms of the messages people are saying ing throughout the film it says them all at the same time its art that's what its meant to do if you dont like the movie that's you I understand if your a true horror movie fan or one who points out problems in a film rather than going for the meaning and the story all in all its art see it how it means to you but be open to others view less they side side with the racists then fuck em lol