You Can Go
You Can Go

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You Can Go

2016
Movie
9 min
English

A school administrator talks down a troubled student.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users70%
Director: Ari AsterGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following a traumatic event, a group of friends embarks on a camping trip to a remote national park. As they delve deeper into the woods, they find themselves targeted by a terrifying cult and a vengeful spirit. The friends must fight for their survival against supernatural forces and the deranged members of the cult who are intent on sacrificing them.

Critical Reception

You Can Go received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its blend of horror and comedy, as well as its unique premise. Some found the film to be effective in its scares and unsettling atmosphere, while others felt that its tonal shifts were occasionally jarring and the plot could be predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark humor and inventive horror elements.

  • Some critics found the film's scares effective and its premise original.

  • A few reviewers noted that the blend of genres didn't always cohere smoothly.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's attempt to mix scares with comedy, finding it an entertaining watch. Some viewers enjoyed the surprising twists and the performances, though others felt it was not scary enough or too derivative of other horror films.

Fun Fact

This film marked the feature directorial debut of Ari Aster, who would later go on to direct critically acclaimed horror films such as 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

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