Plot: Jack Delroy is a popular late-night TV host, but even though his show draws in the crowds, he never manages to get that coveted top spot in the ratings. In an attempt to draw in the viewers, Jack sets up a Halloween episode that would make him the talk of the town. Things quickly spiral out of control.
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December 01, 2024
The premise is fun enough, the build-up was good, but the finale felt lacking. I've seen similar horror films and while this has an extra faux doc angle to make it stand out, the payoff simply wasn't big enough. Horror films these days have become a bit too soft, especially in the latter third.
Dastmalchian is on point, the faux doc approach is pretty believable and there are some nice run-ups to the more serious work in the first half of the film. But the real haunts are tame and the film is over before it becomes truly horrific. I had expected a little more of this one, not really worth the hype.