Goat

A young college student pledges a fraternity and endures a terrifying hazing ritual that tests his limits and blurs the line between loyalty and abuse. As the brutal initiation progresses, he finds himself increasingly drawn into the destructive culture of the fraternity, even as it threatens to consume him.

Goat received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised its unflinching portrayal of fraternity hazing and its intense, visceral atmosphere. However, some found the film's bleakness and repetitive nature to be a drawback, leading to a polarized reception.

• Praised for its raw and disturbing depiction of fraternity hazing.
• Lauded for strong performances, particularly from Ben Schnetzer.
• Criticized by some for its bleak tone and lack of narrative progression.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's effectiveness in portraying the psychological toll of hazing and the dark side of college fraternities. Many found it to be a harrowing and thought-provoking watch, though some felt it was overly disturbing.

The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Brad Land, who also served as an executive producer on the project.