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Killer under the Bed (2018)

Thriller | 90 minutes
2,12 56 votes

Genre: Thriller / Horror

Duration: 90 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Jeff Hare

Stars: Kristy Swanson, Brec Bassinger and Madison Lawlor

IMDb score: 4,3 (1.555)

Releasedate: 20 October 2018

Killer under the Bed plot

After her husband dies, Sarah moves to another city with her daughters Chrissy and Kilee in hopes of starting a new life. However, Kilee disagrees with the move and feels she is fleeing her old life. She is bullied at school and is constantly arguing with Chrissy. Kilee isn't happy, but that changes when she finds a mysterious doll in the shed in the backyard.

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jippie2010

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I used to have a cautious crush on Kristy Swanson, but that feels like a distant memory. In the meantime, she has not been able to develop as an actress and she fits perfectly in this mediocre B-movie.

The film has a sparse story, is presented simply and has an almost childish appearance. It almost looks like an episode of the popular 90s series 'goosebumps'. The stop motion used is more laughable than it has any added value.

Feel free to skip this movie. *1.5

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Shadowed

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Very bad.

Killer Under the Bed is the film you actually get when you sign a director for a project that has never really been able to develop. Moreover, the studio behind these types of films has never been pretentious and this film is a good example of that. It's all very passionless.

The idea has been done before and this film in particular handles it poorly. The story can be drawn out, and then it is actually sad to see how a concept that is still quite original is developed so predictably. It is simply no longer possible for these types of stories to be written in this way, and director Hare, who is even a film teacher, should have known that better than anyone.

Furthermore, the film is directed as bare as possible and as a whole it lacks a large dose of tension. That doll is anything but threatening, and the film cannot create an exciting scene with it in any way. The bare-bones direction and predictable development contribute well to this. It's just so well known that it's hard to get exciting.

In terms of pace it is still reasonable, and the acting is just about up to par. Those are the only reasons that save this film from an outright 0.5*, a grade I usually don't give. However, this film was close at times. I just think it's such a shame that these kinds of films don't dare to do anything. The camera work is boring, the use of color is deplorable and the cinematography is nothing.

The film lacks talent. That also means that it is not a brilliant film in terms of quality. However, it also lacks passion. It doesn't feel like the makers tried even a little to bring this result to a successful conclusion. Too bad for Bassinger, she had a nice career ahead of her, but this film is probably the sign that she has had her best years for the time being.

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OfflineKiller

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I didn't expect it, but I had a great time with this film. Maybe recommended if you also love Chucky.

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