Nicolas Wendl and Dani Abraham clearly invested considerable effort into their independent horror film “Stupid Games,” which proves to be a worthwhile addition to the genre with an engaging narrative, characters that feel authentic, and a premise that manages to feel both familiar and original. It’s true that this isn't a movie boasting high production values or a polished sheen, but the cast delivers performances th…

I wasn’t sure what to anticipate when I started watching, yet the previews and promotional images I'd noticed had created a strong desire to view it as soon as it became available for streaming. Thankfully, it lived up to those expectations. The narrative was enjoyable and unsettling, each character felt unique with their own personality and way of speaking, and the film’s aesthetic strongly evoked movies from the ei…