Freaky is a horror comedy that plays on the familiar concept of Freaky Friday, and its name reflects this connection. The film incorporates slasher aspects, and I appreciated how it echoed Friday the 13th with a killer who felt like Jason Voorhees, accompanied by music similar to the original Friday the 13th soundtrack during his appearances. The violence is quite graphic and certainly justifies the R rating; some of…

Kathryn Newton really should have been working on something better. *Freaky* is a bit of an uneven experience, and that makes giving it a rating tricky because Newton’s acting is genuinely excellent. It feels like a standard slasher movie for the most part, but her performance is so good it seems wasted in something lesser. She's fantastic here; it’s just really disappointing that the film itself isn't up to her s…

This movie shares similarities with Happy Death Day, making it an enjoyable pairing for viewers, and features a couple of genuinely funny turns from Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton. The story puts a fresh spin on the body-swap trope, and while it does rely on some familiar high school stereotypes—like the stereotypical flamboyant best friend—I still managed to find it diverting. It earns a rating of **3.5/5**.

The movie 'Freaky' works best when it focuses on the premise of a serial killer and body switching, but attempts to create deeper feelings for the characters and include a drawn-out, predictable conclusion ultimately detract from the overall experience. Viewers should anticipate violent scenes and comedic moments, though perhaps they might want to leave before the last few minutes are over.