See the thing with the reception of this remake is that it was fucked either way. If it followed in the steps of the original, people would slam it for being unoriginal and say it doesn’t match the original’s dread (which people did with the 2006 version), and if it diverged and did its own thing (which it did), people would slam it for not being similar to the original (which people did). 

Yes, the film doesn’t really succeed in the horror department, but the average ratings are just ridiculous. There’s no reason why it should be that low. I really do wish the horror elements were more pervasive because when they do appear, they’re really called. I love the way it utilizes the phone terror of the original in a new way.  It does get a little too complicated with the cult thing, which is a valid complaint.

Overall, this film isn’t without major flaws, but the hate feels forced. Personally I love that it’s a slasher film that wants to be smart, even if it wasn’t well thought-out

See the thing with the reception of this remake is that it was fucked either way. If it followed in the steps of the original, people would slam it for being unoriginal and say it doesn’t match the original’s dread (which people did with the 2006 version), and if it diverged and did its own thing (which it did), people would slam it for not being similar to the original (which people did). 

Yes, the film doesn’t really succeed in the horror department, but the average ratings are just ridiculous. There’s no reason why it should be that low. I really do wish the horror elements were more pervasive because when they do appear, they’re really called. I love the way it utilizes the phone terror of the original in a new way.  It does get a little too complicated with the cult thing, which is a valid complaint.

Overall, this film isn’t without major flaws, but the hate feels forced. Personally I love that it’s a slasher film that wants to be smart, even if it wasn’t well thought-out

"That is just the founder, drawing out your true alpha" Was an actual line said by someone. Is this satire?? Like pls tell me this was made as a joke, because my brain can't handle it if this was supposed to be a serious movie

"That is just the founder, drawing out your true alpha" Was an actual line said by someone. Is this satire?? Like pls tell me this was made as a joke, because my brain can't handle it if this was supposed to be a serious movie

“bow. i said bow bitch”

we got katniss everdeen up in this bitch

ah no wonder frat men are manipulative sluts!! they’re possessed! adds up

frat hazing is crazyyy bro. fuck the elephant walk, this is the new thing

also of all things she could’ve taken, she took a DIVA CUP???? hello??? like there wasn’t a bracelet…? or something??

“bow. i said bow bitch”

we got katniss everdeen up in this bitch

ah no wonder frat men are manipulative sluts!! they’re possessed! adds up

frat hazing is crazyyy bro. fuck the elephant walk, this is the new thing

also of all things she could’ve taken, she took a DIVA CUP???? hello??? like there wasn’t a bracelet…? or something??

I oscillated wildly back and forth on whether or not this is was a well intentioned mess or a borderline insulting attempt at pandering. Either way, the fact that it's a remake of a beloved classic and that it's PG-13 are not the issues here.

The concept of a patriarchal cult preying on young women could be potent in this messed up world where it's barely even a metaphor, and there are times where the movie this could be is clearly trying to fight its way out, not unlike its heroines. Hell, a lot about Riley's arc in dealing with her assault and its aftermath hits hard.

Unfortunately we really don't get to know these girls beyond very basic stereotypes, to the point where even I, a card carrying member of the Social Justice Warriors, found myself rolling my eyes a bit at Kris. She's framed atrociously, not even really in a "she's annoying because she's right" way, even though the movie would have you believe it was on her side all along by the end. Up until then she's treated appallingly by everyone, and it doesn't feel like we're meant to root for her at all, and GOD that car scene was the closest I got to ragequitting, are we really having lily white Imogen Poots lecturing Aleyse Shannon on why the police can't be trusted? Why isn't Aleyse the one coming in fighting when that was the whole point of her character? If you're not gonna let these characters sing more than one note, at least keep them on key.

For all the talk of sisterhood and the admittedly fun storming the castle moment at the end, because these characters barely exceed one dimension, you don't really buy that any of these characters care about each other, and we're not given much reason to care either beyond "she's an assault victim" and "she's an activist" and "oh no a cult is after them". Considering part of the point of this movie is supposed to be the empowerment of women, how the hell did it miss that part of that is acknowledging their characters have rich inner lives?

Hell, circling back to the cult, are these boys all being mind controlled or what? And was Marty's boyfriend getting lured in and that's why he had that migraine/"Not all Men" crashout? That aspect wasn't developed well at all, which is a shame, because, again, it's barely a metaphor when you look at how young men get radicalized online. Cary Elwes, as always, is compelling in a wry, pulpy sort of way, but even he as an asshole professor/cult leader can't save this.

This isn't the horrendous garbage its reputation would have you believe it is. There are fun and even compelling moments, the actors are trying their best with what they're given, and by God, I respect what it's going for thematically, but man...this is one entry in the Good for Her canon that really Could Be Better for Her.

I oscillated wildly back and forth on whether or not this is was a well intentioned mess or a borderline insulting attempt at pandering. Either way, the fact that it's a remake of a beloved classic and that it's PG-13 are not the issues here.

The concept of a patriarchal cult preying on young women could be potent in this messed up world where it's barely even a metaphor, and there are times where the movie this could be is clearly trying to fight its way out, not unlike its heroines. Hell, a lot about Riley's arc in dealing with her assault and its aftermath hits hard.

Unfortunately we really don't get to know these girls beyond very basic stereotypes, to the point where even I, a card carrying member of the Social Justice Warriors, found myself rolling my eyes a bit at Kris. She's framed atrociously, not even really in a "she's annoying because she's right" way, even though the movie would have you believe it was on her side all along by the end. Up until then she's treated appallingly by everyone, and it doesn't feel like we're meant to root for her at all, and GOD that car scene was the closest I got to ragequitting, are we really having lily white Imogen Poots lecturing Aleyse Shannon on why the police can't be trusted? Why isn't Aleyse the one coming in fighting when that was the whole point of her character? If you're not gonna let these characters sing more than one note, at least keep them on key.

For all the talk of sisterhood and the admittedly fun storming the castle moment at the end, because these characters barely exceed one dimension, you don't really buy that any of these characters care about each other, and we're not given much reason to care either beyond "she's an assault victim" and "she's an activist" and "oh no a cult is after them". Considering part of the point of this movie is supposed to be the empowerment of women, how the hell did it miss that part of that is acknowledging their characters have rich inner lives?

Hell, circling back to the cult, are these boys all being mind controlled or what? And was Marty's boyfriend getting lured in and that's why he had that migraine/"Not all Men" crashout? That aspect wasn't developed well at all, which is a shame, because, again, it's barely a metaphor when you look at how young men get radicalized online. Cary Elwes, as always, is compelling in a wry, pulpy sort of way, but even he as an asshole professor/cult leader can't save this.

This isn't the horrendous garbage its reputation would have you believe it is. There are fun and even compelling moments, the actors are trying their best with what they're given, and by God, I respect what it's going for thematically, but man...this is one entry in the Good for Her canon that really Could Be Better for Her.

Not the fucking diva cup

“we’re ants, Kris”
man, why didn’t I go to college and have sorority sisters?

“I said bow, bitch”

I was SO confused why this movie was at 1.8 on this app because it was at least a 2.5 the first half….then all of a sudden the bust is actually black magic for “alpha men”? 
this is the feminist movie they thought it was 😭

also HOW IS THIS A BLACK CHRISTMAS REMAKE?
it’s really its own thing????? 
would not watch again

Not the fucking diva cup

“we’re ants, Kris”
man, why didn’t I go to college and have sorority sisters?

“I said bow, bitch”

I was SO confused why this movie was at 1.8 on this app because it was at least a 2.5 the first half….then all of a sudden the bust is actually black magic for “alpha men”? 
this is the feminist movie they thought it was 😭

also HOW IS THIS A BLACK CHRISTMAS REMAKE?
it’s really its own thing????? 
would not watch again