Parker (Gideon Adlon) and her best friend, Miri (Bethlehem Million), retreat to the former's beautiful and huge family cabin to ride out the pandemic. There are two unexpected visitors, however. DJ (Dylan Sprayberry) is a friend of the ladies who was apparently lured to the cabin. Then there's a masked and murderous assailant who has already sliced and diced a young man named Tyler (Joel Courtney) and is now looking to do the same to the others. Parker goes into survival mode when her friends are viciously attacked. Hoping a woman on the highway will let her into her car so she can escape, she is told she has to wear a mask. Are you kidding me? she screams.
Sick is a lively and suspenseful slasher film that isn't too gross, moves quickly, is generally well-acted, and also gives the killer a very realistic motive for once. (One could argue that it sort of trivializes all the deaths caused by Covid, although I'm surprised there haven't been more crimes/lawsuits inspired by them and other people's irresponsibility.) There is at least one great twist as well. Co-written by Kevin Williamson of Scream fame.
Verdict: Worth at least one look for slasher fans. ***.
It's on my list. Was hoping that someone would recommend, so thank you! I'm not expecting a masterpiece, just a good cheesy horror movie!
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This will deliver on that count!
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