Vicious

Suspense was good. Interesting premise for sure. I kinda would have liked some back story but the mystery itself is kind of cool. I would check out a prequel or a sequel.

Dakota Fanning continuous to be in bad films but that doesn’t stop her from some great performances. Enough was going on here to be interesting but much clarity was needed. Also the jump-scares could have been stronger.

4.5

Rated: 5.6/10

Bertino + Dakota Fanning in a cursed-object story = my kind of nightmare. Left me unsettled but frustrated. Great mood, great performance by Fanning, but the rules never made sense to me.

What Worked:
• Fanning as Polly – I bought every panicked choice. She carried it.
• Kathryn Hunter – Quiet, eerie delivery. Scarier than any jump scare.
• The house – Bertino made a suburban home feel wrong. That box kept reappearing and got under my skin.

What Didn’t:
• Box rules – “Hate, need, love” kept shifting in the middle part and lost me.
• Third act – Felt rushed once Polly tries to pass it on.
• Supporting cast – Wanted more from Lainie and Tara before it went dark.

Verdict:
I like it. This film is for slow-burn dread and Fanning fans. Skip if you need clear answers.

Almost a meh but there were some cool plot points at the end.

No back story. Meh