Kristy

College student Justine gets more than she bargained for when she decides to stay on campus over Thanksgiving break to study. She soon finds herself the target of a relentless group of masked assailants who seem to be playing a terrifying game of cat and mouse with her. As the night unfolds, Justine must rely on her wits and courage to survive the brutal ordeal and uncover the motive behind the terrifying attacks.

Kristy received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, lack of originality, and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and Haley Bennett's performance, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre.

• Lacks originality and relies heavily on horror tropes.

• The film attempts to build tension but often falls flat.

• Despite a committed performance from its lead, the narrative is predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some found the film to be a decent, albeit predictable, thriller with some suspense, many felt it was generic and failed to offer anything new to the genre.

Oren Peli, the director of "Kristy," is also known for directing the critically acclaimed found-footage horror film "Paranormal Activity."