I’m not sure where this next film came from, or if it had anything to do with the fact that the main female protagonist as the same surname, Kessler, as the main male protagoninst in An American Werewolf in London… It’s the modern-day slasher/body-swap comedy-horror-thriller called Freaky (2022). It jams together the general premise of the Freaky Friday films with an old-school face-mask-wearing slasher murderer preying on school-age teenagers.

It is great fun. It’s a bit silly. There are genuine moments of horror and surprisingly good tension-building at various times. The acting of the two main characters, Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton, is great and it doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Don’t underestimate a straight white man’s propensity for violence Isaac, I don’t care how fucking old they are.

What are the best bits (intentionally-vague slight-spoilers)? The acting is great. The overall premise introduces new avenues of jeopardy for our favourite characters, apart from the standard slasher/murder/death angle. There’s some very fun, innovative and gruesome deaths right from the beginning. There’s certainly enough gore and uncomfortable moments to qualify it as a horror, despite being a bit silly at times. The ‘first kiss’ scene is at once brilliant and absoutely terrible.

What are the worst bits? It is a bit silly, but it’s supposed to be, so that’s not a major criticism.

Is it a great horror film? It’s not a great horror film. However, it is a good and enjoyable film, which combines a clever take on a couple of horror sub-genres whilst providing pretty accomplished gore and suspense moments.