Five Nights at Freddy’s is a movie directed by Emma Tammi starring Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, and Elizabeth Lail. Based on a video-game by Scott Cawthon.
As we can see in “Five Nights at Freddy’s”, there are options for everyone, and the combination of genres offers, although it may not always seem like it, almost infinite combinations that never cease to surprise us. This time we have come across this horror movie which, based on its script, should have been a blood-soaked slasher but turned out to be a “family-friendly” film that, to be honest, won’t be the go-to choice for any avid fan of raw cinema.
However, cinematically speaking, it is very well-crafted and showcases impressive shots, atmosphere, and framing.
Plot
A boy who suffers from insomnia and is responsible for his sister has to take care of an old pizzeria that is already closed. There, he discovers mysterious robots that mysteriously come to life and start to murder everything that moves.
Movie Review
We don’t believe that it will be a hit or precisely the film of the year among genre fans, but it is a very well-crafted movie, and scene by scene, it is worth it: it is well-shot and respects the creators’ essence. Additionally, it introduces dreamlike visions and treats the story with respect.
What we can see is done well, and “Five Nights at Freddy’s” precisely suffers from what we don’t see: a horror movie that cuts the bloody scenes and doesn’t let us see them when, precisely, that is what the audience came to see (because, let’s be honest, horror movies – especially slashers – don’t offer much in terms of plot).
The horror scenes are well-shot, but excessive child-friendly elements lead the script to play with simplified characters and not create complex or interesting ones.
Our Opinion
Unfortunately, despite its quality, this movie doesn’t give the audience what they want and falls into uncertainty when it comes to its adult rating at the theater.
There are movies that, due to their plot, are not suitable for children.
We also don’t ask that other children’s movies be made for adults.
The Cast
