It doesn’t really stand out much from other standard horror movies, aside from how the story unfolds internally. That alone makes seeing it worthwhile. The filmmakers handled that aspect well, but because of the familiar elements, you quickly figure out what's going to happen next, even with their attempts to change things up. It’s disappointing to be able to anticipate the whole movie. On the positive side, people w…

It's a really fun film to enjoy with friends while exclaiming in disbelief. _Final rating:★★ - There were elements I appreciated, though the overall result was disappointing._

There are a few things that could be said in defense of **The Bye Bye Man**, if one is attempting to find some small measure of merit in this remarkably unoriginal horror film aimed at teenagers. For one, it continues the tradition of being another quickly forgotten movie destined for obscurity in the annual January glut of low-budget fright films. Secondly, the film’s title is admittedly catchy (though most will pro…