My quick rating - 5.2/10. This flick is yet another entry into the ever-popular slasher genre, this time with a twist based on the seven deadly sins. The premise is straightforward: a group of college friends rent an Airbnb for what should be a weekend of carefree partying at the biggest music festival of the year. However, things quickly turn dark as they start getting picked off one by one, each death corresponding to one of the seven deadly sins. The movie kicks off with character introductions, and it's immediately clear that these people are not long for this world. Almost all of them exhibit toxic traits, making it obvious who’s going to bite the dust—and in this genre, that’s part of the fun. As expected, they all seem to loathe each other, adding to the tension and setting the stage for their inevitable demise. It takes a full 20 minutes to reach the opening credits, but the wait is worth it. The credits sequence features a stylish 1950s filmstrip-style instructional video about the seven deadly sins, which I found to be a creative and entertaining touch. The movie doesn’t offer anything particularly new to the slasher genre. The acting is typical for this style of film—nothing spectacular but serviceable for what the movie is trying to achieve. Jade Pettyjohn got the most screen time and did fairly well to keep me interested in what happened to her. She was my pick for ending up the final girl, although I won't say if I was correct or not. The twists are decent, and the kills are where this film shines. The deaths are creative, and the movie doesn't shy away from showing the gore, which should satisfy any slasher fan’s craving for brutality. Where the movie falls short is in the middle. I wish there had been more focus on the sin-themed killings and their setups. The concept had a lot of potential, but it felt somewhat underutilized. The film is fun and has its moments, but it's not going to stand out as a classic in the genre. The ending does set up a sequel in a clever manner, so there may be more to explore in this world. #EIKID
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