Vicious Fun(2020) 🆕 Editor's Choice

Steph Copeland’s synth-heavy soundtrack is essential to the film's identity, blending the haunting atmosphere of John Carpenter with the energetic pulse of 80s action cinema.

Vicious Fun succeeds because it understands that horror fans want to see their favorite tropes respected and subverted simultaneously. It isn't just a parody; it is a high-energy genre exercise that proves the slasher formula still has plenty of life—and blood—left in it. Vicious Fun(2020)

The group is a rogue’s gallery of slasher archetypes, each representing a different sub-genre: The group is a rogue’s gallery of slasher

The film’s greatest strength lies in its ensemble cast. Ari Millen’s performance as Bob is particularly standout, providing a villain who is as charismatic as he is terrifying. The first act, set entirely within the claustrophobic confines of the bar, is a masterclass in building tension through dialogue. Vicious Fun(2020)