
Reviews — Five Nights at Freddy's
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IMDB
I just saw Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF 1), and I have to say, I was let down. The narrative is alright, and the investigative aspects are engaging, but I anticipated considerably more fear and suspense. It ended up feeling like a movie for kids rather than a genuine horror experience. Certain scenes look good and are visually nice, though generally speaking, it doesn't provide the excitement that the series is reco…
tmdb98094809
I recently watched "Five Nights at Freddy's," and my reaction is... complicated! Fans of the video games will recognize familiar characters and that signature unsettling feeling, but even those unfamiliar with the source material can still find an enjoyable horror story here. The atmosphere is a real highlight. They successfully captured that uneasy sensation from the games. The abandoned Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria…
r96sk
It’s decent enough. I was left thinking that the character mascots could have benefited from more detailed animatronics and distinct, unsettling vocal performances. However, since this film draws inspiration from a video game—one I am unfamiliar with—it's possible their presentation is faithful to the source material, so it might not be fair to call it a flaw. As a standalone movie, though, I believe that would ha…
ViolettSmith
Five Nights at Freddy’s turned out to be an enjoyable, albeit flawed, movie. It was a genuine thrill to finally see this adaptation after such a long wait. Right off the bat, Jim Henson’s company deserves praise for their work on the animatronics; they truly brought those characters to life. The suits look incredible, practically lifted from the game itself, and the hidden characters were also well-designed. Jim Hens…
tmdb47940942
Having followed the Five Nights at Freddy's series for nine years, I think this adaptation does a decent job bringing it to the screen. My rating is 3.5 stars, or 7 out of 10. I’ve seen several interviews with Emma Tammi and some online videos that showed behind-the-scenes footage released a bit early, which gave me insight into the dedication Blumhouse, Scott Cawthon Productions, and Jim Henson's Company invested in…
cooldude1983
Even though I’m not familiar with the Five Nights at Freddy’s video games, I found the film to be quite enjoyable. The performances were strong and the appearance of the animatronic characters was impressive; however, the plot didn’t manage to feel particularly frightening, although it did have a dark tone.
LegendGamerXZ
It was great to finally see the FNAF movie after such a long wait—eight years, in fact—and it really lived up to what I’d hoped for in an adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s. If there's one thing I would have changed, it would be to include more scenes with blood.
LegendGamerXZ
It’s hard to express how excited I've been about this film—I waited over eight years for it, and it really did give me what I wanted. The few things that would have improved the experience were more scares and a slightly higher level of gore; otherwise, it was fantastic. My rating is admittedly influenced by my lifelong love of this series, but I’ve been a fan since childhood!
biancarockr
It's quite effective at frightening children.
CinemaSerf
Was Josh Hutcherson once a bigger star? Now he’s playing the part of "Abby" (Piper Rubio)’s struggling older brother. Their aunt (Mary Stuart Masterson) believes this thin young man is incapable of caring for the little girl, especially after he accidentally harms a visiting father at a shopping mall fountain and loses his job; so “Mike” needs to find new employment! Finding work proves difficult, but a security nigh…
MustachedMovieMan
I’m honestly not sure what people are upset about with the negative comments I’ve been reading. It isn’t necessarily the greatest film I’ve ever seen or even this year, but I still found it entertaining. The plot was captivating, there were some frightening scenes mixed in with funny moments, a lot of suspense, and the acting was solid. Technically, everything seemed well-executed – the cinematography, special effect…
bradley
I thought FNAF turned out well, but I do have one small disappointment. Each time someone died, the scene happened either completely out of view or in shadow, so you couldn't actually witness what occurred.


