Mischief Night
Mischief Night

Mischief Night

2014Movie88 minEnglish

The night before Halloween, a teenage babysitter is stalked by a masked killer; but in an unusual turn of events, victim and victimizer begin to develop romantic feelings for each other.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Richard KellyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

On the night before Halloween, a young woman, suffering from PTSD after witnessing her father's murder, finds herself locked in her house during a home invasion. As the intruders, who are searching for a hidden treasure, try to break in, she must confront her fears and fight for survival. The night takes a terrifying turn as she realizes the intruders may have a connection to her family's dark past.

Critical Reception

Mischief Night received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely criticized for its convoluted plot, poor pacing, and gratuitous violence, with many finding it to be a confusing and unsatisfying horror film. The film failed to make a significant impact on the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Panned for its nonsensical plot and weak character development.
  • Criticized for relying too heavily on cheap scares and gore without a coherent narrative.
  • Widely considered a disappointing and forgettable entry in the home invasion subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reception for Mischief Night was largely negative, with viewers expressing confusion over the plot and disappointment with the film's execution. Many found the story difficult to follow and the horror elements to be uninspired.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Richard Kelly, is also known for his cult classic film 'Donnie Darko'.

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