Better Watch Out

Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: October 6, 2017

6.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 80 Ratings

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DeanomiteJan 1, 2020

This was in my top 3 movies for 2019, behind Freaks and Joker. I was seriously left with knots in my stomach by the end. Roger Corman said once that rule #1 is to have a good script, and this one is excellent. This movie was a real surprise.This was in my top 3 movies for 2019, behind Freaks and Joker. I was seriously left with knots in my stomach by the end. Roger Corman said once that rule #1 is to have a good script, and this one is excellent. This movie was a real surprise. It steadily ratchets up tension little by little like a pressure cooker. It was very well photographed, the lighting and color pallette were extremely well organized. The camera is always in exactly the right spot, moving when it should, the way it should. The performances were all very effective, a real accomplishment considering the age and experience level of everyone involved. All in all I was really impressed by this thrilling little movie.… Expand

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keanureveesMar 16, 2020

Yes, I watched a Christmas movie in February...

Pretty original take on this genre! This had some good gore and expectation subversion, but despite it's 1h28m runtime felt a bit dragged out.

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goikyDec 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is legit terrifying. Like, I felt actual fear just reviews of the movie after the fact. The entire thing is elaborately set up and the horror aspects fit perfect in with the themes its trying to push. The whole thing is really well put together, with the humor and the serious bits never undoing one or the other. The fear that you feel with the idea that the **** kid might actually get away with it is possibly the most tense and fearful moment in the movie for me watching it. I felt real scared that they were going to go that way, and for the leading lady as well. Seriously, this movie shocked me with how good it was. I went in expecting a normal holiday slasher. Effective twist, effective story, and great acting from pretty much everyone. To be fair, I went into this movie completely blind and without expectations, which may be where a lot of disappointment is coming from. Still, this movie stands strong on its own, and the notion of your primary disappointment coming from the idea that you were expecting something different is possibly the dumbest thing I've ever heard.… Expand

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Willywonka180Apr 3, 2021

The only problems the film has is it's bad way of telling it's message. I didn't know it had a message till someone told me. Better Watch Out is a genius film! I was blown away! I can't say too much, just watch it!

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downtowneeDec 3, 2017

This is a high-calibre accomplishment. New Yorker once praised Stephen King's genius as evident in his ability to make unbelievable stories believable. And this is what happens here. And by doing that, in an original story and formulation, weThis is a high-calibre accomplishment. New Yorker once praised Stephen King's genius as evident in his ability to make unbelievable stories believable. And this is what happens here. And by doing that, in an original story and formulation, we are faced with a brave depiction of our psychology.. as the characters transcend into psychological constructs in each of us. And facing our own so vividly is truly horrifying.… Expand

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temptershellOct 28, 2017

It should be fun but it’s another Christmas slasher without bigger plan. The finale is aonly bright side of production, which in a very graphic way unmasks the great plan of the main character. This is not my favorite black comedy but for theIt should be fun but it’s another Christmas slasher without bigger plan. The finale is aonly bright side of production, which in a very graphic way unmasks the great plan of the main character. This is not my favorite black comedy but for the it fits in a Christmas atmosphere.… Expand

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NorseGodDec 26, 2019

What a weird mess of a movie. The "twist" was telegraphed quite poorly and the film lacked tension. Plus, the way it was shot and edited made everything feel grossly sexual, in a really tawdry way. Shut it off halfway through.

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NaivDec 25, 2017

if you have seen a film called funny games and liked that, then this is for you, if like me you thought based on the trailer it was gonna be home alone for adults, then like me you will be misled. this film is terrible, its pointless, itif you have seen a film called funny games and liked that, then this is for you, if like me you thought based on the trailer it was gonna be home alone for adults, then like me you will be misled. this film is terrible, its pointless, it serves no purpose and is disgusting, although well acted and that's all i can say, it only serves as a guide to how sadistic people can be, it is extremely difficult to watch in places, i don't know if your supposed to like or sympathise with the bad guy or not cos i just don't know what this film was trying to do but the humour is all wrong, every saw film is superior to this for the fact it knows torture and death is terrible and theirs nothing funny about it, please avoid unless your sadistic and like funny games… Expand

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GramatikaNov 23, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While actors are fine, the whole movie is just so utterly disgusting and unbelievable that even its numerous plot twists (which are not as clever as the scriptwriter wanted them to be) cannot save it.… Expand

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MovieMantzDec 12, 2017

Surprising, goes against cliches in a way that made me enjoy the ride. Acting was great from everyone and the main characters are developed enough to make you care. Can't say much about the story without spoilers but some people won't findSurprising, goes against cliches in a way that made me enjoy the ride. Acting was great from everyone and the main characters are developed enough to make you care. Can't say much about the story without spoilers but some people won't find some events believable which will make this movie divisive. While the story as a whole is well thought of, there are a couple of plot holes that can't be overlook. Didn't stop me from loving the movie a lot though. I'll see it again next Halloween for sure.… Expand

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JLuis_001Oct 7, 2017

Surprising, well-acted which is something incredible, consistent, well-directed, funny and humorous and I can say that despite its simplicity it manages to catch you and give you something a little bit more different than what you expected.Surprising, well-acted which is something incredible, consistent, well-directed, funny and humorous and I can say that despite its simplicity it manages to catch you and give you something a little bit more different than what you expected.
Nothing remarkable but for 88 minutes is entertaining enough.… Expand

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marcmyworksJan 19, 2021

Honestly, this film frustrated me until the very, very end, and then I was totally onboard. Worth the watch if you are in a holiday horror mindframe. Also the trailer is too spoilerific for my liking.