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Do we know of any plans for a sequel to the movie? 'Cause the last scene felt a little like a setup.
So I've just come back from the cinema and I have thoughts.
Never been a part of this fandom before, but I know the game.
Some spoilers under the cut, maybe?
Overall, the movie is exactly what I'd expected: a slasher flick and not much more. Which isn't bad, UD is pretty good for what it is. I also knew it wasn't an actual adaptation and the plot and characters were different, so I didn't end up disapointed.
The characters felt to me very much like your typical Netflix teenage friend group: I didn't feel much chemistry there and they all felt pretty flat. Which maybe is the point of movies like this, actually: you're there to watch them die in horrible ways, not get attached.
But if it's supposed to be in the same universe as the game, then why did they change the wendigo lore? From what I understood from the tape, you turn into one because of trauma and you eat people BECAUSE you're turning and not the other way around? Feels a bit nonsensical, but whatever.
I caught two references: Josh's file on Hill's desk and uh... the spiritual girl... Maggie? Megan? wearing a butterfly necklace.
Speaking of, I am kinda sad that they didn't incorporate the butterfly effect. Isn't it the whole shtick of the game? Even one small action having some unforeseen consequences would have been pretty neat.
Overall, as just a slasher teenage movie: 8/10.
*Spits out fanart of Josh for you
Two lovers entwined pass me by
And heaven knows I'm miserable now !!
(captured by: @bratjosh / me)