Whereas the jury continues to be out on whether or not 2024 was one of the best yr for horror films for the reason that 80s, we are able to say it did supply up some nice style leisure. Overstuffed and hyped, this yr’s horror film slate included some certified bangers however there could be ones that you will have missed within the shuffle.
Take, as an illustration, Departing Seniors which was launched theatrically in February. The combined evaluations for one more film, Founders Day, might have put this movie decrease on individuals’s watchlist, that’s in the event that they even knew it existed. Fortunately if it did escape your radar, you may watch it for free on Tubi.
Earlier than you decide, Departing Seniors is just a little higher than you would possibly suppose. Whereas Founders Day was a satire on politics, Departing Seniors is extra upfront with its comedy whereas nonetheless holding on to its slasher aesthetic. It additionally has a supernatural ingredient and isn’t any worse than say It’s a Great Knife or Completely Killer.
The movie follows Javier, a bullied highschool senior, who develops psychic skills that he should use to cease a mysterious killer focusing on his classmates. Our hero can also be homosexual which is an undertone to its thematic throughline of straight poisonous masculinity.
When you go by evaluations and rating percentages, Departing Seniors holds a 63% Rotten Tomatoes rating and a formidable 79% amongst audiences.
Dread Central stated, “Whereas the story is a bit over-stuffed, ‘Departing Seniors’ is a shining new addition to the slasher canon, one which loves the style whereas additionally realizing what it must really feel contemporary.”
RogerEbert wasn’t as praiseworthy, “These quibbles could be extra tolerable if the craft on show have been more adept, or if the pacing have been extra suspenseful.”
(A bit of recommendation: don’t hearken to RogerEbert).
The movie was produced by the style label Darkish Sky Movies which has been producing and distributing horror movies since 2008. Coincidently they’re additionally those behind Founders Day.
Departing Seniors isn’t a style changer among the many cinematic claw machine prizes that 2024 provided in horror, but it surely’s a nifty little slasher with nice performances and a humorous spirit.
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