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Freaky
2020 102 min United States of America R 18+
★6.6
Horror, Comedy
Director: Christopher Landon
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Description
A mystical, ancient dagger causes a notorious serial killer to magically switch bodies with a 17-year-old girl.
Budget:
$6M
US Gross:
$9.03M
Worldwide:
$18.07M
Starring
Vince Vaughn
Actor
Kathryn Newton
Actor
Celeste O'Connor
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021
— Most Frightened Performance
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Horror Film
Key opinion
Freaky is a high-concept horror-comedy that blends slasher tropes with a body-swap narrative, leaning into dark humor and gore. While audiences generally find it an entertaining and self-aware genre entry, critics are more polarized regarding the film's reliance on clichés and the effectiveness of its tonal balance.
| Acting | Kathryn Newton delivers a standout performance, convincingly navigating the dual requirements of a shy teen and a ruthless killer. | |
| Originality | The film effectively blends slasher intensity with body-swap comedy, creating a unique and entertaining genre mashup. | |
| Acting | Vince Vaughn's performance as a teenage girl is a point of contention, with some viewers praising his nuance and others finding the portrayal inconsistent or distracting. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and script quality are divisive; while some enjoy the fast-moving, fun nature of the film, others find the narrative clichéd, the social satire forced, and the pacing inconsistent. | |
| Ending | The ending is frequently criticized as being weak, predictable, and failing to provide a satisfying resolution to the story's potential. |