Tomato
Tomato

Tomato

2016Movie8 minFinnish

Unemployed actor Kati gets a job as a tomato on a commercial. Turns out that the gig is not what she expected.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users77%
Director: Christopher LandonGenres: Horror, Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A shy and awkward teenager, Millie Kessler, is on the verge of surviving her senior year of high school when she becomes the next target of the "Tonight Show Killer." She discovers that a mystical ancient dagger has been swapped into her possession by the serial killer, causing her to physically swap bodies with him. Millie must then race against time to switch back into her own body before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Freaky, a body-swap slasher horror-comedy, received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its inventive premise, blending horror and comedy effectively, and for the performances of its lead cast, particularly Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn, who had the challenging task of portraying each other's characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • A fun and inventive take on the slasher genre with a unique body-swap twist.
  • Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn deliver standout performances, embracing their dual roles.
  • Successfully balances horror scares with genuine comedic moments.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'Freaky,' appreciating its creative concept and the humor derived from the body-swap premise. Many viewers found it to be a refreshing and entertaining horror-comedy with strong performances.

Fun Fact

The film's title was originally intended to be "The Further Adventures of a Serial Killer" before being changed to "Freaky" to better reflect the body-swap element.

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