All Fun and Games is a 2023 American supernatural horror film about teens forced to play gruesome, deadly versions of childhood games.
Written and directed by Eren Celeboglu and Ari Costa – making their film directorial debut – based on an original spec script written by JJ Braider.
Produced by Branton Choi, Angela Russo-Otstot, Kassee Whiting and John Zois. Executive produced by Cary Davies, Holly Hubsher, Mike Larocca, Victor Moyers, Anthony Russo and Joe Russo (The Gray Man; Avengers: Endgame; Dark, Deadly & Dreadful).
The movie stars Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things), Asa Butterfield, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Laurel Marsden and Annabeth Gish.
Plot:
In Salem, a group of teens discover a cursed knife that unleashes a malevolent demon that forces them to play gruesome, deadly versions of childhood games – Flashlight Tag, Hangman, Hide and Seek – where there can be no winners, only survivors. The demon that will not rest until it has claimed all of their lives and souls in a terrifying death match…
Reviews:
“Admittedly, the concept here isn’t too novel. This is one of many stories where an evil thing of the past hopes to fulfill their dark desires in the present. However, the film is well made in most respects, and because of its time-effective execution, All Fun and Games never overstays its welcome.” ★★★ Bloody Disgusting
“Unfortunately, the movie often falls back on all-too-familiar twitchy jumps and fast-forward skittering for fright effects […] there’s an ending that deals with the real-world fallout of the story, acknowledging that the survivors are going to have to pick up the pieces and figure out how to move on. And, of course, there are some pretty decent scares.” ★★★ Common Sense Media
“All Fun and Games doesn’t necessarily have the most original narrative, but Celeboglu and Costa work within well-known tropes to experiment with the slasher format. It’s a good, spooky time supported by stellar performances, creepy vibes, and a fun-loving demon with a taste for blood. It may not totally flip the script, but All Fun and Games is still a fun watch…” ★★★ Dread Central
“I’m in for Natalia Dyer, but this film was cheesy and uninspiring for the most part. I wouldn’t say that you need to rush to see this one, but there were a few glimmers of potential wedged into the middle.” TV Fanatic
“When it comes to our would-be heroes, they are your run-of-the-mill late teens and early adults for the most part. […] The combination, alongside kills which are uneventful and a lack of jump scares, make it so unless you are a fan of this actor or that actor, there isn’t much of a draw here to advertise.” Wherever I Look
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All Fun and Games was released theatrically and On-Demand (VOD) by Vertical on September 1, 2023.
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