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(17) READY OR NOT (2019)

“In-laws.”

Horror comedy film starring Australian actress Samara Weaving as the film’s protagonist, it earns special mention with a sequel to come (as at 2025) in 2026.

Technically, I might have included this in my special mention entry for religious horror but that’s (mostly) just the backdrop for the horror in this film – being hunted to death by your in-laws.

I know the feeling.

On the night of her wedding, Weaving’s protagonist – perhaps ironically named Grace – is asked to participate in her newlywed husband’s eccentric and rich family tradition of playing a board game. Unfortunately for Grace, she draws the wrong card for Hide and Seek. Even then, she doesn’t quite realize the twist to what appears an innocent childhood game – Hide and Seek is euphemism for Hunt and Shoot. Shoot to kill that is, because the hider needs to be dead by dawn if the seekers are to win, as part of a deal with the devil for the family’s wealth.

RATING:

B-TIER (HIGH TIER)