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Five Nights at Freddy's
2023 110 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.2
Horror, Thriller
Director: Emma Tammi
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Description
Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy's is what it seems.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$137.28M
Worldwide:
$297.24M
Starring
Josh Hutcherson
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Piper Rubio
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Elizabeth Lail
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Awards
Razzie Awards 2024
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Five Nights at Freddy's serves as a nostalgic and visually faithful adaptation for franchise fans, but it generally fails to deliver as a compelling horror film for broader audiences. While the Jim Henson-created animatronics are widely praised, the movie is hampered by a lack of genuine scares, a PG-13 rating that limits its intensity, and a lackluster screenplay.
| Production | Jim Henson’s Creature Shop animatronics are masterfully crafted, successfully recreating the iconic game designs with high visual fidelity. | |
| Acting | The performances from the lead cast, including Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail, are generally viewed as solid and professional despite the material. | |
| Emotion | The film struggles significantly as a horror experience, with many finding it insufficiently scary and devoid of necessary tension or grit due to a restrictive PG-13 rating. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is a point of contention; fans appreciate the inclusion of deep-lore references and Easter eggs, while other viewers criticize the plot as nonsensical, dialogue-heavy, and clunky. | |
| Pacing | The film’s pacing is viewed as a slow-burn; fans of the franchise often find the character-focused, atmospheric approach rewarding, while casual viewers find the tempo sluggish and repetitive. |