46/38
in the second movement of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony
Synopsis
A group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that turns into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires, and grudges. Referenced in the show Amanda the Jedi: NIGHT SWIM is trash | Explained (2024). Coppelia: Act I: Waltz Written by Léo Delibes Performed by the orchestra Symfonický Slovenského rozhlasu (as the Slovak Radio Orchestra) and Andrew Mogrelia Courtesy of Naxos of America Organized by HD Music Now Inc.
Instead, it went downhill very quickly
It all started out well; I even liked the mechanics they used (which I won’t spoil here). As someone said, it seemed like it was going to get really interesting very quickly. It turns out that all these friends are gathering at this house for a night of fun, okay – but we don’t really know them.
And all the others?
And because we don’t know them, we just don’t get invested in what’s going on. Sure, one of the couples is introduced early on, only through a very specific lens. We get hints, not many.
And the ride is a lot less fun than it thinks it is
They’re drawn pretty flatly and broadly, and as an audience, we don’t care enough to care beyond the surface level. I think what the film is trying to do here really demands that we invest. It’s like we’ve agreed to go on a rollercoaster ride with them, but before we can even say hello and exchange pleasantries, we’re strapped in and thrust into the next two hours.
I gave up after 35 minutes
I’m an avid watcher of all types of horror (I actually found Bodies Bodies Bodies entertaining) — but this one just didn’t do it for me. No need to waste time scrolling endlessly — here’s the full lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month.