Freaky
dir. Christopher Landon
66
8 sourcesSynopsis
A mystical, ancient dagger causes a notorious serial killer to magically switch bodies with a 17-year-old girl.
Critics consensus
An entertaining slasher with a gender-bending, body-swapping twist, this horror-comedy juggles genres with Freaky fun results.
What resonated with audiences
'Freaky' is an entertaining horror-comedy with strong performances from Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. The film blends slasher elements with body-swapping humor, featuring inventive kills and self-referential moments. While some appreciate its fresh take on genre tropes, others find it derivative and predictable. The pacing, humor, and gore are often praised, though a few critics note unevenness. Overall, 'Freaky' is considered a fun, if somewhat familiar, addition to the horror-comedy genre.
Directed byChristopher Landon
StarringKathryn Newton, Vince Vaughn, Celeste O'Connor, Misha Osherovich, Uriah Shelton, Mitchell Hoog
Written byChristopher Landon, Michael Kennedy
CinematographyLaurie Rose
EditingBen Baudhuin
MusicBear McCreary
Freaky
2020 · R · 1h 42m
Horror, Comedy
A mystical, ancient dagger causes a notorious serial killer to magically switch bodies with a 17-year-old girl.
Our Verdict
66
What resonated with audiences
'Freaky' is an entertaining horror-comedy with strong performances from Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. The film blends slasher elements with body-swapping humor, featuring inventive kills and self-referential moments. While some appreciate its fresh take on genre tropes, others find it derivative and predictable. The pacing, humor, and gore are often praised, though a few critics note unevenness. Overall, 'Freaky' is considered a fun, if somewhat familiar, addition to the horror-comedy genre.
Critics Consensus
An entertaining slasher with a gender-bending, body-swapping twist, this horror-comedy juggles genres with Freaky fun results.
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