Ready or Not

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  • 2012
  • 1 hr 18 min

Ready or Not is a horror-comedy film starring Christy Meyers, Trevor Murphy, and Alek Lev. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the film follows a young bride named Grace who marries into a wealthy and eccentric gaming dynasty. On the night of her wedding, she is told that she must play a deadly game of hide-and-seek with her new in-laws. What follows is a thrilling and bloody game of survival that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The film begins with Grace, played by Christy Meyers, preparing for her wedding day. She is marrying into the Le Domas family, a wealthy and influential clan who have made their fortune in the board game industry. Grace is nervous but excited to start her new life with her husband, Alex, played by Trevor Murphy. The couple is deeply in love and eager to begin their new life together.

As the wedding ceremony takes place, Grace meets Alex's family for the first time. She is introduced to his parents, his siblings, and their significant others. The family is polite but distant, with a few exceptions. Adam Brody plays Daniel, Alex's troubled brother who seems to be the only one in the family who sympathizes with Grace's predicament. Andie MacDowell plays Alex's mother, Becky, a stern and imposing figure who rules the family with an iron fist.

After the wedding ceremony, the family retires to the Le Domas estate for a night of festivities. As the night wears on, Grace is informed that she must participate in a time-honored family tradition: a game of hide-and-seek. Initially, Grace is amused by the idea, but as she discovers that the game involves hunting her down with deadly weapons, she realizes that this is no ordinary game.

The rest of the film follows Grace as she tries to survive the night and escape the clutches of her murderous in-laws. She is aided by a sympathetic servant named Emilie, played by Alek Lev, who wants to help Grace escape the family's clutches. But as the night wears on, Grace realizes that her chances of survival are slim, and she must use all her wits and cunning to stay one step ahead of her attackers.

What sets Ready or Not apart from other horror films is its pitch-black sense of humor. The film is both scary and funny, with moments of genuine tension followed by uproarious moments of comedy. Alex's family, in particular, is a source of much amusement, with their absurdly rich and entitled behavior providing plenty of fodder for comedy.

The film's cast is uniformly excellent, with Christy Meyers giving a standout performance as Grace. She is a likable and sympathetic heroine who fights back against her attackers with surprising ferocity. Trevor Murphy is equally good as Alex, managing to convey a sense of genuine love for Grace despite the insanity of his family.

Adam Brody is perhaps the film's biggest scene-stealer, playing Daniel with a sardonic wit that is both hilarious and heartbreaking. Andie MacDowell is also excellent as Becky, creating a character who is both monstrous and weirdly sympathetic.

Overall, Ready or Not is a horror-comedy gem that is sure to entertain audiences looking for a good scare and a hearty laugh. The film is expertly directed and written, with a great cast and plenty of surprises along the way. If you're a fan of horror-comedies like Shaun of the Dead or Cabin in the Woods, then Ready or Not is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2012
  • Runtime
    1 hr 18 min