Movie review: Vince Vaughn is a revelation in gender-bending, body-swapping 'Freaky'

[The Patriot]

Movie review: Vince Vaughn is a revelation in gender-bending, body-swapping 'Freaky'

11-19-2020 03:57 PM

Genre filmmaker Christopher Landon has carved out a niche for himself in the past couple of years. His two clever slasher comedy riffs, "Happy Death Day" and "Happy Death Day 2U," beg the question: What if "Sorority House Massacre" was "Groundhog Day"? It’s a conceit that’s just so silly it’s brilliant, and Landon managed to squeeze real pathos out of the sci-fi-flirting sequel. His latest flick, "Freaky," co-written with Michael Kennedy, takes a similar approach. Take a familiar horror genre (the high school slasher), apply a high-concept narrative trope ("Freaky Friday"-style body swapping), add a couple of committed actors, and stir vigorously, sprinkling generously with horror references to delight any genre fan.


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