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Film Brain ain't scared of animatronics, in fact he could probably survive five nights easy, it looks like a nice peaceful place for a nap if this disappointing film adaptation is anything to go by...
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[@FilmBrain]

Apologies for my absence of late, it was not by choice: ever since LFF, I was sick and was in no shape to get in front of the camera. If I still sound a little congested here, that's why, but I'm feeling much better now (only taken two weeks!).

[@SodAutistic]

I’m glad you’re better! Sorry you got sick! We missed you!

[@FilmBrain]

I'm glad too, my throat was so sore it hurt to swallow, let alone speak.

[@farmerproductions9869]

Glad you’re feeling better!!!!

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@FilmBrain Glad to see you back in action and well again.

[@charlesfox5599]

It's cool man .as long as you focused on your health and got better that's all that matters

[@cameronstone4495]

I get they anted a higher body count, but I don't think they needed such a contrived subplot to explain why a bunch of people would want to break into an abandoned building. People will do that, film it and put it on KZbin for kicks

[@wjzav1971]

The protagonist trying to enter a lucid dream to figure out a memory of a past crime is unironically something that I could totally see pop up as a minigame in a FNAF game. I would not be surprised if Scott Cawthon wrote that part.

[@anubusx]

The entire dream plot should've been cut out.

[@trevingrayek1671]

That’s honestly how I always interpreted the minigames. Especially with where the plot for the series goes

[@jmurray1110]

I’d say books more but yeah very much plausible in lore I mean if a dog from the 80’s can hack into a smartphone’s messaged through quantum mechanics then lucid dreaming isn’t so far fetched

[@jimballard1186]

I always took the FNAF games as something like semi-lucid dreams. The monsters and settings all seem to work on nightmare logic rather than making any real sense, with the protagonist's actions being limited to the kinds of impotent self-defense you can only take in a nightmare (can't run, can't fight, can't move from the place you're in, but for some reason looking at them stops them from being able to jumpscare you...except when it doesnt).

[@devilmikey00]

Should have just kept it simple. Act 1: Desperate security guard who can't afford to miss a paycheck is assigned by his security company to Freddy Fazbears for the next 5 days. Blitz through the first few nights just establishing tension and showing that the animatronics aren't where they should be until on night 3 it's blatantly obvious they are moving about. Act 2: The Guard seeks out the owner or caretaker of Fazbears and asks him WTF is going on. This is where it's revealed that the animatronics do move about sometimes but they are harmless along with some good ol' googling/library newspaper reels for some backstory about freddy fazbears. Have the end of Act 2 be night 4 where the animatronics try to attack him for the first time. Act 3: The guard tries to get reassigned but no one believes his story and he'll be fired if he doesn't go back for the final night. So, he gathers together some weapons and prepares for his last shift. The rest of the movie is night 5 where the guard is running away, hiding and fighting off the murderous animatronics. He dies or lives, who cares. The End. Make it no longer than 80-90 minutes and boom done. Add the increasingly silly lore stuff in the sequels.

[@anubusx]

That would've been a better film.

[@BlackstarSI]

You’re writing the sequel because that was already much preferred over the actual FNAF film we received instead

[@mastermarkus5307]

See, the problem is that that would make it a better movie, but it wouldn't make the fans cum in their pants about all the references to the deep lore than they recognized.

[@racheln.spaterost2709]

or maybe go full campy trash with it, you know, Rob Zombie-style

[@canonisuncrashable6258]

Hello Mr. Brain! I'm glad your video appeared in my recommend. I haven't seen your face in awhile, not since the Channel Awesome days (I don't hold any of that against you). Please continue to make content and keep on feeling ready to roll!

[@JoeChillton]

If i wanted a horror film about a character named Freddy and dreams, i'd stick to Elm Street, least it's not as boring.

[@BigK13372]

Or, alternatively, The Black Phone. Its basically what this movie is trying to emulate

[@heymistercarter.]

My major question: what on earth happened to Emma Tammi? The Wind is such an overlooked gem, how did she go from that to this? I don’t think I’ve seen a director go from such unique indie fare to an awful video game adaptation since Duncan Jones and Justin Kurzel gave the one-two punch of WARCRAFT and Assassin’s Creed.

[@SpoopySquid]

Tbf with big-brand projects like this you'll usually find a lot of studio interference which inevitably kills whatever creative decisions the director tries to make

[@jamesatkinsonja]

I presume this was a 'work for hire' job so her input would probably be quite limited.

[@heymistercarter.]

@@jamesatkinsonja She has screenplay credit (along with two other people, including the game's creator). Her input may not have been THAT limited. Ang Lee didn't have writing credit on his Hulk movie, and that was a clear "work for hire" gig. Nor did JA Bayona on Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

[@Alucard-A-La-Carte]

Female directors have an incredibly hard time stay afloat in Hollywood. Even "Wonder Woman" director Patti Jenkins knew it, essentially saying: we'll know we've reached something closer to equality when a woman makes a mediocre superhero movie and that's all it is.

[@madgang201]

@@heymistercarter. there is a possibility that she had some creative input during pre-production and actual production. Post production, however, is a tough one, because that is when the film is being put together and other times, entire scenes and plot lines, have to be removed for timing purposes. It’s possible that her creative input ended there and studio interference began.

[@KingEgyptian]

If this movie was not connected to the FNAF IP, nobody would be talking about it. It's very similar to the Super Mario Bros movie, very safe and mediocre, but successful due to the franchise it's based on.

[@ShadowRoadX]

And that cold open sequence, what the hell was that Saw-esque trap? Like, THAT was the biggest horror concept they could have worked with, yet it somehow goes entirely unexplained, and it doesn't even have being part of the game lore as an excuse! The one creative risk they actually took, and it amounted to jack all.

[@jmurray1110]

Literally just a creative decision that didn’t make sense even to the crew

[@akdreamer6497]

I thought it was pretty obvious William's grinding up their heads to fit them into the helmets...

[@RockedNet]

Wife and I watched this over the weekend. We both kept asking for ANY explanation of some of how things happen (keeping this spoiler free) and it just got more frustrating the more we watched. As if the creators got up trying to think of reasons or any process.

[@Dimensioneer88]

Funnily enough, the Gravity Falls episode Soos and the Real Girl was also accused of being a Freddy's knock-off despite coming out around the same time.

[@anubusx]

Willy's Wonderland was better.

[@Chrisjbennett89]

I though it was suppose to be a contribe in that episode didn't know they came out around the same time. Never though it was a ripp off. Mainly cartoons lampoons other media.

[@SteveElOtaku]

After seeing this, I might understand why exactly this took so long to become a movie. I felt like someone took a 90s Disney Channel film and stapled a few bits of a Blumhouse film into it at random.

[@SsnakeBite]

Wait, this film does nothing with its premise? Wow, it really is faithful to the game, then!

[@trevingrayek1671]

My bit of trivia is that the woman playing the mom character in this was also the mom from that terrible action game The Quiet Man Anyway, nicely done. Always appreciate you talking about a stinker

[@r.a.r.1981]

This movie sounds so awful, I'm giving you a tip for having to endure it.

[@FilmBrain]

Thank you!

[@kingofthegundam7974]

I actually like how the aunt's death was offscreen. SPOILERS By that point in the movie, the animatronics had built up a rapport with Mike and Abby, so we don't think much of their focus on Abby... right up until Mike had unintentionally offered up his sister as a sacrifice to learn more about his brother. I like how Golden Freddy just appears, being friendly towards Abby and dismissing Aunt Jane's death as her sleeping. That's honestly the creepiest part of the movie, because we know Abby is being doomed but she doesn't.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Given this movie has already been crazy successful [making $136.8 million on a $20 million budget at the time of writing] it's inevitable sequels will follow. Hopefully they'll listen to feedback and improve next time.

[@lethalsword628]

Scott said they are reworking the script of the second film to accomodate for the criticism of the first one!

[@grapeshot]

So I guess that banana splits horror movie and the one that Nicolas Cage was in was better.

[@AstraVex]

Far, FAR better. They're more gory and both have a far better sense of humour than FNAF FNAF tries to be something it isn't with an overly serious unlikeable tone, and both the other movies KNOW the premise of animatronics is silly fun and that you could just whack them with a 2x4! 😂

[@justinhammer3196]

Willy's Wonderland is pretty great.

[@Ashethetics]

Not seen the Banana Splits one but Willy’s Wonderland, I thought, was fantastic. All the way through in the back of my mind I kept thinking of it as a FNAF movie lol I’d advise anyone wanting a good “FNAF” movie to just watch that instead. It’s basically the same thing, just without the names of the FNAF characters. E: I wouldn’t be shocked if Willy’s Wonderland also wasn’t originally written as a FNAF film but they couldn’t get a licence and rights for it.

[@Ugh-r8m]

@@AstraVexeven the fnaf movie was mid banana split was all over the place everything was cheap. The only thing that was good about it is the gore.

[@Ugh-r8m]

@@Ashetheticsthat is nothing like a fnaf movie lol

[@ItsTheFizz]

Already dreading the prospect of FNAF fans chest-beating about the box office like the second coming of Snyder Stans...

[@NickMichalak]

Bravo, Mathew! A fine and entertaining breakdown! "A nice long nap" sounds like a better idea than watching this film, indeed.

[@toddthechimeralinguist]

I was concerned we wouldn't get your reaction to "Five Nights ..." -- yet I refused to listen to anyone else's until I got yours. Looks like this one won't find a place on my to-watch list.

[@culwin]

People who want a Bad Movie Beatdown can finally stop asking!

[@mrflipperinvader7922]

Brain is laying it down! 13:40 one thing I still stand by is Mike's whole backstory was treated seriously and tragic, I did feel for Hutchinson/Mike 18:20 that shade though lol

[@jamesatkinsonja]

Really enjoyed this. Your really mattering the Video Essay format and being very entertaining+informative.

[@polartechie]

FilmBrain is an O.G. yo!

[@PhantomShadow224]

Unlike Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey, At least this movie has an ending.

[@MorganLegerInVaulting]

The scariest thing about this movie to me was the audience. I saw this on an early Thursday screening and I was baffled by how the younger ones ate this up. The very front two rows were full of ten-year-olds shouting and cheering at the screen when a particular connection or nod to the video games happened. I can't remember the last time I had such a rowdy crowd in a long time. Granted, there were some middle aged people and college students close by, but they were tame compared to the nightmare in the very front. Taking that out of consideration, this is a really bad adaptation. I know the video games on basic levels, but enough to understand the lore. And you are right. This movie has been digesting for such a long time that it should be something unique. It almost reminds me in a sense when James Cameron was doing The Abyss and you had these other underwater sci-fi moves trying to beat his oceanic alien film. What really killed my enjoyment was the unlikability of the main character. If you are going to igive him this PTSD, why introduce him by letting this guy mistaken a rough father moment as child abuse? It's a cliche and if your going to have him go on this dark venture, you got to make us understand and care. I swear, because of Hutcherson's age, I kept thinking he was Abby's father. So it felt awkward when he kept calling, "little sister," because the building relationship didn't feel like brother and sister by how they act. There was so much time spent trying to come up with a story, build these puppets, and figure things out. Yet THIS is the best they can do? If your going to adapt something, keep the mainstream viewers in mind. Early in the year, we had The Super Mario Bros Movie which played to enthusiasts and mainstream viewers by not overloading itself on so much lore. It was basic, easy to follow, and didn't overcomplicate itself. Here, we got ghost children possessed robots that kill people and make table forts. What a waste.

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

The games are popular amongst young kids

[@N.T_Destroyer]

The issue with "making it for mainstream viewers" is that it is by design for the fans, and for those of which actually like the series, it was an enjoyable movie.

[@charlesfox5599]

What's up brain how you been.glad you still create content

[@AngryIrishBenjamin]

Hey, don't hold back Matthew. Tell us how you really feel.

[@bunniesandthorns]

Thank you so much for your review. I admit, I was deeply disappointed by this movie. Sure, the lore of the games is overly convoluted and contrived, but there is a lot that could have been done with the property that we didn't get here. They say it was "made for the fans", but they disregard so much that made the lore inside the games interesting. Vanessa was wasted here, Afton was an afterthought, and Mike barely reacted to the world around him. The kidnapped brother subplot made no sense; the five kids somehow knew who killed him but didn't know who killed themselves? They only killed during the day and they were randos that nobody reacted to or missed. The aunt subplot went nowhere, and they just left her body on the floor, unexplained for them to just find later I guess?! Won't Mike be in trouble for these people around him disappearing/dying?! He was a guard for a defunct restaurant, not an active one in the game which called for a guard. Hardly any hauntings. And by having the changes they did to the game lore, they can't really expand on the mysteries from the game because they didn't follow the rules the game establishes at all. I believe a compelling movie could have made from this IP; they could have leaned into the lore hunter aspect, since the that is what made it so popular. Have it be a investigator, looking into the events at the different locations, like small flashbacks of the game happenings through interviews, investigations and such. The animatronics and environments were awesome, but the story was awful. Severely disappointing.

[@cenobitecenobite7380]

I greatly disliked the transformers movies but I at least understood why the first few made money, this just baffles me. It’s an IP world and we’re just living in it.

[@BlackstarSI]

Couldn’t agree more. FNAF missed completely for me. And hellraiser is awesome! Dope name

[@cklambo]

They enter his dreams cuz they are the ghosts of the missing kids.

[@FilmBrain]

Yes, I know they are the ghosts, the movie makes that clear by watching it. Apparently they're all Freddy Krueger now, attacking him sometimes for no real reason when their plan is ultimately lure his child.

[@Headbanger142]

I know the FNAF fandom is all about the "lore" but this movie focused on too much of the "lore" and barely on the scares. I'm not the biggest fan of jumpscares but man, at least give us something with this thing.

[@HLHReviews]

You really wanted an ENTIRE film where you stare at security cameras?

[@tylere.8436]

​@@HLHReviewsNo, but some actual scary scenes instead of comedy and the whole custody plotline would be nice, for a supposed horror film. PG-13? Outside of like a few moments of blood you can count with just one hand, this film might as well just been rated PG, if not G honestly.

[@justinhammer3196]

It's no Willy's Wonderland. Despite all the money Five Nights At Freddy's made over that other, better, movie.

[@maryjune001]

Spot on as always Mathew! I'm right there with you on the production design, personally the stained glass in the pizzeria was the movie highlight for me. The way I put it to everyone is it is a PRIME example of a creator not really understanding how to adapt their work to another medium. While I realize this wasn't just Cawthon's script, his name is there and I do figure that has quite a bit to do with why the film is the way it is. Iirc there's a post floating around about the various different iterations of the plot he went through (might have been around 8 different versions), and because they vary so much, I expect more time was dedicated to rewriting the script from scratch than actually refining the initial story they had. I also fully agree about the jumpscares/horror of it......this really felt like it got a PG-13 for being a "horror" movie than anything actually in the film. Glad to have you back!

[@avremirine8986]

Honestly I think this movie would have been better if the main characters where those thieves the aunt hired to trash the Freddy Fasbear's Pizza to get the security guard in trouble.

[@karol1986]

I really miss game fans commenting here "Well, You need to be a FAN to appreciate a movie!" which is such a funny thing to say.

[@anorak3334]

Because the statement does apply here. Look criticisms and outside views are obviously fine and all, but the movie still is 100% made for a very extremely specific audience, a.k.a the fanbase. It's cool if others didn't like it, but it's still a project designed with solely pleasing the fans in mind, which it did pretty well at. Hell, here's what Scott Cawthon, the creator of FNAF himself, had to say concerning this with the movie, in a new recent interview: "It's more important to me that if the critics had loved it, but the fan base was grumbling, and saying, wait, this isn't how it is in the lore, wait, this, wait, we didn't like this, I don't like how they did this. This and this. And the fanbase was unhappy. THAT would be a failure to me. I'm perfectly happy with all the critics hating it, and the fan base reacting positively to it." It's literally just a fact that if you're an actual pre-existing fan of the franchise, you are gonna get a lot more enjoyment out of the movie and actually understand it more, than if you aren't a fan. That's that, end of discussion.

[@elin111]

Long story short: It's yet another live action IP mascot movie where the mascot doesn't do shit.

[@nepdaketti]

youre never going to believe what the lore focuses on in the games (its not freddy)

[@keychainere]

It was so boring. Looked great! But when you’re making a fort to a montage with the villains, there’s no horror there. 5 days with some guy.

[@patricklauer4452]

I couldn’t agree more as someone who was finishing primary school and entering into secondary when the original game came out I was really into theories and other stuff about fnaf. So when I heard about this movie coming out, I reignited my love for the brand by watching people react to the games for the first time and the jump scares still make me want to piss my pants and that says a lot considering I watch a lot of horror. So yeah I was excited for this only to be absolutely bored and stopped watching halfway through I feel bad for the fans that wasted their time and money on this lame thing because it doesn’t deserve it!

[@kaidaw6546]

WHAT??? It's NOT campy?! That, and jumpscares, were the two things at minimum I would think they would do in this movie so I'm really surprised that they didn't do either wow

[@Dan_Does]

I watched this last night and I couldn't agree more. I said out loud, "this is convoluted and not fun!" It's a film about killer animatronics!? It is peak schlock territory!

[@Locomamonk]

man, you always give the best context when you talk about a movie. I totally missed the connections between the Nicholas Cage movie and I haven't even heard of the Banana Splits movie (Did I wake up in the past? what year is it??)

[@Newt0rz]

I don't know if you caught 57 Seconds, also out this year, which Hutcherson plays the lead in as well. Honestly, I think the guy's just not leading man material. I mean the movie is abysmal, in a kind of baffling way, but he gives a similarly sleepy and less-than emotive performance. I think it's just his thing?

[@SupergirlSurprise]

Mathew we are on the same page on this one. Double Tosted also felt the same. 👍

[@andyxdr]

I bet this movie would've been the topic of a Bad Movie Beatdown episode if you were still doing that show. 😂

[@Jaredwh0522]

This is why I knew the lead actor that they got was not the right person for the movie

[@Starwarsdude8221991]

I honestly disagree with everything you have to say about the movie I watched it I enjoyed it I understand the small changes and the aunt is there to force him to keep the dangerous job and the baby sitter getting killed gets the sister fully involved

[@FilmBrain]

But that's the only reason the character is there, for a tiny bit of justification. The character could be otherwise eliminated and it makes very little difference. You could have the child potentially being taken into care by the state, it would be nearly identical. The thugs don't need to be working for a villain, they could just show up. The aunt just overly complicates the story.

[@Croakamancer]

Even with some knowledge of the brand, I'm surprised how bad this ended up. Security Breach and Sister Location give some good examples of more movie ready fnaf material. This feels...very rooted in the older games

[@Ashethetics]

It’ll have been rooted in the older games to give it, like the games, endless sequels and spin-offs and merch. Cawthon for years hasn’t cared about the quality of what the series spits out so I’d be very shocked if two sequels and the first spin -off (other characters but same universe) aren’t already green lighted and all written ready to go. Basing it in Security Breach gives it no scope for like ten sequels.

[@Croakamancer]

@@Ashethetics I'm not super surprised they didn't pull lore from security breach. I'm more thinking about the action beats. Security Breach *was* an action game. It's still PG13 and probably wouldn't shock a theatre audience, but I'm surprised they don't have something like... The Daycare Attendent sequence. DJ Music Man. Just with the older characters and locations

[@bouncingbluesoul5270]

The first two games were pretty atmospheric

[@theceoofeggmansempire5214]

Gameplay of second game is algorithm, u can't win by using only one cam, toy animatronics aren't scary, plot is barely different, sound design is worse

[@BryceLynch838]

If you want a good FnaF story just read the book series starting with The Silver Eyes. It had a way better plot than this movie with a huge twist at the end I never saw coming. I can't figure out why they didn't just pull from that.

[@CreditR01]

I wouldn't call Silver Eyes good. There were huge parts in the middle of the story that were just downright stupid (like the cop dad thinking his kid was pulling a prank). But you could've easily workshopped it into a passable script with Charlie as a protagonist trying to piece together how her brother disappeared. The thing is, it sounds like this film's own screenplay might've been passable without the contrived aunt plot and some greater focus on suspense rather than long passages of time with nothing happening.

[@The_magicians_apprentice]

Despite being a long time fan of this series I was extremely underwhelmed and disappointed by this film. It just fell flat and didn't really do much with what was given. Even if it was branded as a film made for fans I was just left confused as to how low the bar has been set. Especially if this kid friendly horror was any indication of the kind of audience being catered to. All that's left to say is that the Haunting of Bly Manor did it better as far as ghosts go.

[@TheBattlesword]

Careful, Matthew; I'm not a fan of the games and respect your opinions, but I know plenty of people who are that probably won't. IHE didn't call the fanbase the worst ever for nothing

[@TheSkully343]

Man its been a while since I've seen Projector as a series but in terms of critique that is incisive and scathing to the film's overall quality. You've still got it Matthew. Great work man.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Honestly, I didn’t find the movie not even remotely close to as bad as you claim. However, to each their own.

[@SsnakeBite]

Well, R.I.P. Mathew Buck, who will doubtlessly be physically ripped to shreds within seconds by rabbid FNaF fans.

[@tylere.8436]

The few good things in this movie are the animatronics themselves for the look, and the end credits (FNAF 1 song by TLT playing was a great way to end the movie because the song is lit and the boredom was finally over) The little bits of blood here and there barely qualify for pg-13, this movie could easily have been a pg movie. lol

[@Chrisjbennett89]

So wait mattew lillards character who is suppose to be the main villian of the game william afton is barely in this movie!? Thats really dissapointing.

[@LimeWorksProd]

Nice review I know you didn’t like this film but for me, I am the first comment to say this… I Actually Liked this film.

[@FilmBrain]

Well, glad you liked it! My opinions are not definitive, they are merely my own.

[@blackwater224]

I really loved this film as well. I can see why critics hate it but I think it did what it wanted to do for the fans. I think Jason Blum had said that this was made for the fans. As a fan of the franchise, I really liked it especially with all the care and detail put into the production design and the animatronics.

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

So Mathew Lillard is in it?! 1 good thing about this movie🙂

[@FilmBrain]

Sadly not in it for nearly long enough.

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

@FilmBrain If I watch 13 Ghosts afterwards then I can boost my spooky need.

[@RabbiJoeInJerusalem]

Making back seven times its budget in three days? Someone knew what they were doing.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

They certainly did. This only cost $20 million dollars and the IP's fanbase so I'm not surprised it cleaned up. Even if revenue drops off due to bad word of mouth it's already done it's job.

[@polartechie]

Spend zero on writing and it's all gravy, baby

[@naomithornhill2079]

Thank goodness. I thought i was in the minority with hating this film. Glad I'm not the only one. This film fails for me as a lore fan, a fnaf fan, a horror movie fan and a movie overall.

[@darkron288]

Yeah i geuinely think people calling this movie "The worst of the year" is a really bad over exaggeration, it has its problems don't get me wrong however its not worst of the year by a long shot

[@FilmBrain]

Well, it isn't my *absolute* worst, hence "one of". But it's pretty poor IMO.

[@theadventurepost5457]

Please please please do a review on ‘Downsizing’, by far the worst film ever made!!!!

[@FilmBrain]

I seem to recall NitPix did a very good video on it. I've seen Payne's latest, The Holdovers, a *massive* return to form.

[@allisonrogers1409]

I still can't believe I sat through this movie. Awful stuff.

[@Sonicjohnathon]

Not going to lie I see your point but if you think the dream concept in the movie is stupid trust me the actual lore of the franchise is even more stupid trust me it's not worth looking up the lore at all.

[@RawbeardX]

considering how old the franchise is, do "younger" fans even exist? shouldn't they be in their 20s now?

[@BigK13372]

As someone who has a 7 year old cousin who talks about this series. Yeah they exist

[@FilmBrain]

Lots of younger fans exist, mostly through Let's Players.

[@elin111]

If anything the later installments are very aggresively targeted towards kids. The newer animatronics don't look like old rotten Chuck-E-Cheese killer robots, they look like plush toys that want to give you a hug and very conveniently are extremely easy to turn into merchandise for kids.

[@r.a.r.1981]

Yes, they exist. My two nieces are 13 and 11, and they grew up with this franchise. The 11 year old in particular really wants to see this movie, but I don't think she has. Her parents don't want to take her.

[@jamesatkinsonja]

@@FilmBrain The PG-13 rating makes a lot of sense in that context.

[@IXAX15]

Regarding your point about KZbinrs having cameos, I must admit if I was watching a movie and you showed up and said something like “it’s time for bad movie beatdown” or to go way back “symbolism!!!” I’d probably cheer

[@Staggo_L]

Thanks!

[@FilmBrain]

Thank you!

[@AstraVex]

Found it absolutely boring, repetitive, dull, it's repetitive, not scary, devoid of any fun or humour, it's repetitive, and it's repetitive! Could not wait to leave once the credits rolled. It really is a film for fans that live and breathe and clap and drool for the MatPat theories and the endless inconclusive lore and will shout "I KNOW WHAT THAT IS!!!! 😱🤯😱" at the screen when they see things they recognise. Would've worked FAR better as a short film, set it around ONE night of the phone guy instructing a silent security guard and load up on jumpscares, without any of the padded daytime drama nonsense. And the fact that this is getting TWO MORE FILMS as part of a trilogy, it's gonna be a tragic repetitive unscary mess that will still make millions, all because Markiplier said it was the scariest game he ever played eight years ago, and the children who now live online follow MatPat's meal-ticket of unfocused obsessive nonsensical ramblings..... Baby's First Horror Film With Unlikeable Family Drama 2/10

[@deltaprime3509]

Ummm I disagree about it being one of the worst movies there were worst out there but you do bring up some good points in the review

[@kblixt]

Hopefully the sequel is even better

[@anothercoginthemurdermachi7209]

Development hell for a reason it seems lol

[@theceoofeggmansempire5214]

Tbh i enjoyed the movie a lot while watching it The funny thing is that i know who MatPat is but i didn't recognise him while watching the movie

[@Dragonkid69]

The Movie is for the Fans so i can understand how some casual viewers Can not like it but Lets be real its original and I’m kinda glad that its not Gore and actually creative Honestly its a guilty pleasure For fans thats all Audience Who are fnaf fans enjoyed it while critics don’t get it no offense just my unbiased opinion

[@Dim4323]

Willy wonderland is 10 times better.

[@BigK13372]

Not really a fair comparison. That movie have Nicolas Cage in it

[@NessNayii]

Agreed, complete and utter cack.

[@andrewoliver7095]

Well said, brother.

[@Gypsygeekfreak17]

hey film brain

[@BrianHartman]

But ... what did you think of the movie? :D

[@joshmangamer255]

I will give you a fun fact about this movie there are about two KZbinrs that actually do make a cameo in this movie the only one I could think of is matpat from Game theory he has about three KZbin channels but on his main channel he actually did a lot of FNAF lore videos.

[@cullbear55]

Well I liked it

[@crcoghill]

Hard disagree.

[@stephaniesmith8777]

I think you need more "I" statements instead of "no one cares" statements. Just saying.

[@baxterwilson368]

You say “actually” too much. It’s distracting. Other than that, I agree with your review. This movie bored the hell out of me.

[@Staggo_L]

Ugh

[@SALshaNoma]

Worst film? Umm no. They took great care and time to make a faithful movie. They considered all the lore and used it to create a cohesive story. If you're not a fan of the games then you can't appreciate the movie.

[@CreditR01]

I'm very familiar with the FNAF lore and there's no reason you can't make it into a passable if simplified ghost story for everyone to enjoy. Hell, if Cawthon had just fixed some of the mistakes he made writing The Silver Eyes, that would have worked as a better script.

[@SALshaNoma]

@@CreditR01 there was nothing wrong with the script with this movie. I have seen plenty of adaption movies and this one did the best. People just want to bitch to bitch. Saying this is the worst movie of the year is a great exaggeration. You can barely call this a bad movie.

[@elin111]

"faithful lore" is the last argument you make to try to justify a bad adaptation. That's just an open admission that the product is bad so it relies on sugarcoating itself with pandering references.

[@SALshaNoma]

@@elin111 if it was a bad adaptation then you might have an argument but it wasn't so you have no point to make. There was literally nothing wrong with this movie. People just bitch to bitch.

[@islesofforeignrails7917]

elin111 is right tho. Just because people disliked this film, doesn't they had to bitch to bitch. They thought it was not scary, phoned in acting, empty in narrative, and has a rushed climax (the very scene where the animatronics turn on Afron, when they looked at the drawing) This movie's only method is being IP and "jingling nostalgia keys" with references. This product is not going to appeal to everyone.