The film has received largely negative reviews, currently holding a on Rotten Tomatoes . While a few viewers found it to be an entertaining "B-movie" with effective gore, the majority of critics and audiences describe it as a predictable mess. The Highlights
The initial hook—a toxic family trapped in a remote mansion forced to solve murders themed after the historical serial killer H.H. Holmes —is genuinely intriguing. The Lowlights Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders FRENCH WEBRI...
(2022) is a horror-thriller that attempts to blend the high-stakes whodunit style of Knives Out with the brutal "survival game" mechanics of the Saw franchise. Critical Consensus The film has received largely negative reviews, currently
Nearly every character is portrayed as "morally bankrupt" or "despicable," making it difficult for the audience to care who survives the game. Final Verdict Holmes —is genuinely intriguing
If you enjoy low-budget "trapped in a house" mysteries with a high gore factor and don't mind a messy plot, it may be a decent "night in" choice. However, if you are looking for a sharp, clever mystery, you may find this an "hour and 36 minutes you'll never get back". Movie Review ~ Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders
The presence of Jon Voight and Jonathan Rhys Meyers provides some weight to the production, though many critics felt their talents were wasted on a "subpar script".
Critics noted the film struggles to decide if it wants to be a serious thriller or a campy horror, resulting in dialogue and scenes that occasionally feel unintentionally funny.