While I have been watching a lot of movies at the house, I
have also seen a few at our local drive-in. Unfortunately, sometimes even the
atmosphere at the drive-in cannot save you from a miserable decision. This is
definitely the case the Slender Man from 2018.
Plot/ In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends,
fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he
doesn't exist - until one of them mysteriously goes missing.
I wanted to venture into the more modern world with this
next one and figured this was the best place to start. Having watched this film
with the added atmosphere of the drive-in, I had hoped for so much more (being
a fan of the source material). Unfortunately, this movie does nothing with the
great foundation and takes you on what has become one of the most overused
formulas in horror. Yes, there are a few moments where the cinematography and
visuals shine, but other than that, there isn’t anything that would make the
movie stand out. There is no type of tension, even less scares, the
performances are flat an uninspiring, and the adaptation tries too hard to
modernize itself. In fact, it was so average that I almost left the drive-in
early because it was beyond predictable and could not keep my attention. In the
end, as much as I enjoy the source material, this one has no flair and in no
way does it justice. If you haven’t watched it, you aren’t missing anything.
Watch some paint dry, it honestly may have more spirit and excitement.
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