Five Nights at Freddy’s Receives Dissatisfying Rotten Tomatoes Rating
The highly anticipated movie adaptation of the popular horror game, Five Nights at Freddy's, receives a bleak Rotten Tomatoes score, leaving fans and critics disappointed
Five Nights at Freddy’s has finally made its debut on the big screen after nearly a decade of anticipation. Unfortunately, the highly-anticipated video game adaptation has failed to impress both critics and audiences alike, as evidenced by its dismal Rotten Tomatoes score. Collaborating with Universal Pictures, horror studio Blumhouse was responsible for bringing this long-awaited project to life.
The film's release followed a peculiar pattern, premiering in the UK on October 25, Peacock on October 26, and the US on October 27.
Adding to the peculiarity, there was an unusual review embargo preventing some critics from sharing their reactions before audiences had a chance to see the movie. This embargo might have been an attempt to mitigate any potential negative impact, as the film's Rotten Tomatoes score is now available and does not paint a favorable picture for those involved.
Five Nights at Freddy’s gets grim Rotten Tomatoes score
Aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes has collated the Five Nights at Freddy’s reviews, and at the time of writing this article, the film has a score of 28%, from 76 reviews.
We have already compiled an overview of initial responses, which you can read here. Dexerto has shared their insights on the movie as well.
The movie's box office performance could be impacted by negative reviews, as they indicate unfavorable word-of-mouth. However, the film has already had a strong start, earning a reported $7 million in early U.S. previews. Forecasts predict a weekend gross of over $50 million, which is significant considering the movie's reported production cost of only $20 million.
What is Five Nights at Freddy’s about?
The official synopsis for Five Nights at Freddy’s revolves around a security guard who encounters difficulties while starting his job at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. As he spends his first night on duty, he quickly realizes that navigating the night shift at Freddy's is far from simple. This version of the film is co-written and directed by Emma Tammi, and stars Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Mary Stuart Masterson.
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