← Back to results
Sorority Row
2009 101 min United States of America R 18+
★4.8
Horror, Mystery
Director: Stewart Hendler
🎭 Based on
«The House on Sorority Row»
Trailers
Description
When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and never speak of it again, so they can get on with their lives. This proves easier said than done, when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret.
Budget:
$12.5M
US Gross:
$11.97M
Worldwide:
$27.21M
Starring
Briana Evigan
Actor
Rumer Willis
Actor
Carrie Fisher
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Sorority Row is generally regarded as a formulaic teen slasher that relies heavily on genre tropes established by films like I Know What You Did Last Summer. While many critics dismiss it for its lack of originality and irrational characters, a subset of the audience finds it to be an entertaining, stylishly executed, and engaging entry in the genre.
| Originality | The film is widely criticized for relying on predictable genre clichés and failing to offer any innovative narrative elements. | |
| Screenplay | The plot, which centers on a prank gone wrong and the subsequent cover-up, is frequently compared to and viewed as derivative of I Know What You Did Last Summer. | |
| Screenplay | The characters are consistently described as irrational, one-dimensional, and difficult for viewers to connect with. | |
| Score | The soundtrack receives consistent praise for effectively building tension and enhancing the film's atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the acting are divided between those who find the performances convincing and energetic, and those who perceive the cast as unremarkable or hindered by an edgy, unlikable tone. | |
| Emotion | Reactions to the overall film are polarized; some view it as a disposable, illogical slasher, while others find the brisk pacing and stylish execution make for an enjoyable viewing experience. |