Hide and Go Seek

A group of friends playing a game of hide-and-seek in a secluded mansion quickly discover that one of them is missing, and a sinister presence may be lurking within the house. As the game turns deadly serious, they must uncover the secrets of the mansion before they all become victims of the hidden entity.

Hide and Go Seek received a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempts at suspense but others finding it derivative of better horror films.

• The film struggles with a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Attempts at suspense are often undercut by predictable jump scares.

• The ending fails to provide a satisfying resolution to the mysteries presented.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available generally point to a lack of originality and a predictable storyline, with few viewers finding the film particularly engaging or scary.

The film was shot in a real, historic mansion in Southern California, adding to the atmospheric setting.