I was obsessed with the game and always pictured it as a perfect horror film. So, when I found out this wasn’t based on the original plot, I felt disappointed and honestly I wasn’t excited to watch it. But to my surprise, I had a blast.

The story kicks off with Clover, her ex Max, friends Nina and Megan, and Nina’s boyfriend Abe. They’re retracing the steps of Clover’s missing sister, which leads them to a remote shelter at a visitor centre. Inside is a giant hourglass on the wall — a visual cue for the time loop that resets with every death. And each reset brings a new threat: a pale face stalker, ghost witch, a parasite, the Wendigos etc… No two rounds are the same, and that’s part of what kept it fun.

Peter Stormare returns in a small but welcome role, and the cast overall felt believable. Ji-young Yoo, who plays Megan, was the standout for me, she goes through hell and really anchors the chaos with emotion.

Tonally, it reminded me of a mashup between The Evil Dead and Cabin in the Woods. It leans into fun horror without trying to be too serious or deep. Some people might not like that, but if you’re into unpredictable, gory fun with a bit of camp, it hits the spot.

I still want a film that sticks closer to the game, and from the way this one ends, maybe that’s coming. But as its own thing, this was a surprisingly entertaining ride and one I will definitely be buying the dvd.

Rating: 4 out of 5

Bloody, chaotic fun, not what I expected, but I’m glad I gave it a chance.

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