The Friendship Game
- 2022
- 1h 27m
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3.2/10
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A group of teenagers in a small town discover a strange object that tests the strength of their friendship.A group of teenagers in a small town discover a strange object that tests the strength of their friendship.A group of teenagers in a small town discover a strange object that tests the strength of their friendship.
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The Friendship Game offers a distinctive take on the horror genre but falls short of making a lasting impact
I recently viewed the Canadian film 🇨🇦 The Friendship Game (2022) on Shudder. The plot revolves around a group of friends who stumble upon "The Friendship Game" at a yard sale, a game that could either strengthen their bonds or tear them apart. As they gear up for college, it seems like a low-risk venture, but initiating the game proves they've bitten off more than they can chew.
Directed by Scooter Corkle (Hollow in the Land), the movie stars Peyton List (27 Dresses), Brendan Meyer (The Guest), Kelcey Mawema (Totally Killer), Annette Reilly (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), and Jennifer Copping (Devil in Ohio).
While the film boasts a unique concept with the potential to rival Saw or The Escape Room; unfortunately, the horror content falls short, lacking the intensity it needed to achieve. The acting is commendable, and the interactions feel fairly authentic, though a few interactions missed the mark. The well-written dialogue contributes to the movie's strengths, and the horror scenes, though a bit hit-and-miss, include well-executed stab scenes. However, there are some static scenes that lack the intended intensity, and the twist falls short, ending on a cheesy note.
In conclusion, The Friendship Game offers a distinctive take on the horror genre but falls short of making a lasting impact. To stand out, it needed to push the horror elements further. I would give it a 4/10 and suggest skipping it.
Directed by Scooter Corkle (Hollow in the Land), the movie stars Peyton List (27 Dresses), Brendan Meyer (The Guest), Kelcey Mawema (Totally Killer), Annette Reilly (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), and Jennifer Copping (Devil in Ohio).
While the film boasts a unique concept with the potential to rival Saw or The Escape Room; unfortunately, the horror content falls short, lacking the intensity it needed to achieve. The acting is commendable, and the interactions feel fairly authentic, though a few interactions missed the mark. The well-written dialogue contributes to the movie's strengths, and the horror scenes, though a bit hit-and-miss, include well-executed stab scenes. However, there are some static scenes that lack the intended intensity, and the twist falls short, ending on a cheesy note.
In conclusion, The Friendship Game offers a distinctive take on the horror genre but falls short of making a lasting impact. To stand out, it needed to push the horror elements further. I would give it a 4/10 and suggest skipping it.
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- kevin_robbins
- Jan 12, 2024
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- Gross worldwide
- $94,712
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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- 2.00 : 1
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