KillHer sounds like it is going to be a silly horror movie. Eddie (M.C. Huff) has planned a camping trip for her bride to be best friend Mattie (Jenna Z. Alvarez). Rounding out the trip are Jess (Emily Hall) and Rae (Nicole Lovince) who are not overly excited about Eddie’s plans. Losing phone signal is the least of their problems as deadly secrets are revealed.
The film never really settles on a tone. There are inside jokes and comedic moments, but KillHer is also a straightforward thriller. The two never really mesh with the story just changing gears as needed. Not only does it prevent anyone watching from settling in, it also results in many moments – including the big twist – falling flat.
What may end up bothering audiences more are the characters. When all is said and done, none of them are likable. Along with the killer, they are shallow, self-centered, mean-spirited, and untrustworthy. On the plus side, it is only noticeable during the ending which feels unearned and disappointing.
Still, KillHer is energetic and a lot of fun. Huff is especially good as the friend who is feeling conflicted about Mattie’s future. She shows off a range of emotions, that the rest of the cast is not given the chance to. This is not a knock against the others. To an extent, KillHer lampoons slashers, and all of the performances are spot on.
When all is said and done, there is a lot to like about the film. There are some nice special effects for the gore hounds and it is genuinely funny. The erratic writing impacts the atmosphere and characters, but does not take away from the film.
KillHer comes to theaters and VOD October 20
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