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Truth or Dare
2018 101 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★4.8
Thriller, Horror
Director: Jeff Wadlow
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Description
A harmless game of "Truth or Dare" among friends turns deadly when someone—or something—begins to punish those who tell a lie—or refuse the dare.
Budget:
$3.5M
US Gross:
$41.41M
Worldwide:
$95.33M
Starring
Lucy Hale
Actor
Tyler Posey
Actor
Violett Beane
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Truth or Dare is generally viewed as a commercially successful but artistically derivative genre entry that effectively utilizes its high-concept premise despite uneven execution. While some appreciate its fast-paced nature and entertaining twists, others criticize the film for its shallow characters, shaky logic, and reliance on horror tropes.
| Originality | The film functions as a profitable and functional, if unoriginal, entry in the Blumhouse canon that mimics successful genre predecessors. | |
| Originality | The central hook—a lethal, supernatural version of a classic party game—provides an engaging premise that sustains interest for casual viewers. | |
| Screenplay | The dialogue and character writing are frequently cited as weak, resulting in a cast of one-dimensional and often unsympathetic protagonists. | |
| Acting | Performances are generally considered competent or adequate, though critics are split on whether the actors successfully elevate the thin material. | |
| Ending | The film is divided between those who find the dark, cynical conclusion refreshing and those who view it as a frustrating, unearned setup for a sequel. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing and tension vary; some find the movie brisk and entertaining, while others find the reliance on predictable jump scares and distorted visual effects hollow. |