Studio 666
Studio 666

Studio 666

2022Movie106 minEnglish

Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users73%
Director: BJ McDonnellGenres: Comedy, Horror, Music

Plot Summary

The legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in gruesome rock and roll history to record their much-anticipated tenth album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself battling the supernatural forces that have the house in its grip, forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.

Critical Reception

Studio 666 received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often found its humor hit-or-miss and its horror elements predictable. However, audiences, particularly fans of the band, generally had a more favorable, albeit campy, viewing experience, appreciating the group's willingness to embrace the absurdity of the premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is often more amusing for its ambition than its execution.
  • Fans of Foo Fighters might enjoy the band's self-aware humor and cameo-laden romp.
  • Despite a high concept, the horror and comedy elements rarely coalesce effectively.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a fun, albeit silly, time, particularly enjoying the comedic performances from the Foo Fighters members and the various cameos. While some found the plot weak, many appreciated the film for its entertainment value and its unique premise.

Fun Fact

Dave Grohl initially conceived of the film as a way to help cope with the passing of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins, by having him appear in the movie, though Hawkins tragically passed away before the film's release.

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As actors, even playing fictionalized versions of themselves, the Foo Fighters are terrific musicians. Fans of the band needn't worry though; based on the evidence of Studio 666, the Foos won’t be quitting their day jobs any time soon. This...