I honestly had high expectations for this movie, because of its lore and concept. And because it's Scott Cawthon! The OG who made bloody horror and thrilling FNAF franchise. So after watching it, I was kind of disappointed. Was it enjoyable? Yes, I did enjoy it I won't lie. Was it good? No, and here's why.
Don't get me wrong, some scenes in the movie were phenomenal and actors did a good job too. However, the biggest flaw of this movie is that it's not horror - there's no real thrill in it. When I saw that Scott Cawthon has done the screenplay/ is the producer, I expected bloody, claustrophobic, traumatizing and memorable horror. I prepared myself mentally for this. And what I got is a PG 13 "horror" that's so forgettable. They played this REALLY safe to appease the audience of children and that honestly sucks. The jumpscares felt weak. I did not feel uneasy and it sucks since this was supposed to be a horror movie! It sucks because they could have risked having the unforgettable and traumatizing piece of horror (and probably the best in the decade). For example, I'll take the first FNAF game as an example. It's still one of the best games because of its simplicity while creating a creepy atmosphere and tension at the same time. What they could have done is make the previous security guard about his struggles and anxiety while working there - how would he be like at the verge of death? How would he handle the lack of electricity and balancing the power consumption? (this would fit more with Mike but still!) Basically, what I'm saying is that they should have stick to what the game was really about (anticipation and dread and tension) instead of mixing the comedy elements into the movie which ruins it and automatically stops being a horror movie. Speaking of mixing, they do a lot of mixing in this movie!
The plot feels bland and weak. There are lots of plot points that don't really make sense, like Mike trying to find out who kidnapped his brother and trying to keep Abby away from his aunt. He also dreams about other kids once he starts working at Pizzeria? And they are Abby's friends as well at the beginning for some reason? Also Mike kind of moves on from the fact that William Afton killed his brother? Like at the end the abduction of his brother doesn't matter anymore. What was the point of the abduction and missing children then? And the ending didn't make sense either.
They also try to show FNAF 1's atmosphere at the beginning which is not bad but then they mix Springlock from FNAF 3 and Vanessa from the Security Breach. Another reason why the story is flawed. They try to mix games into one movie and it doesn't work especially because Scott Cawthon himself said that there's going to be a sequel. The ending doesn't leave much opening for the sequel. What I'd do is make the movie only about FNAF 1 then have sequels be in production.
In short, I wouldn't recommend this movie if you're not a fan. It's enjoyable if you're a fan. In general, I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone and I think the only saving grace for this movie of making money is its roots and fanservice, since it's hitting the box office currently. I bet everyone would forget this movie in a month or so.
Don't get me wrong, some scenes in the movie were phenomenal and actors did a good job too. However, the biggest flaw of this movie is that it's not horror - there's no real thrill in it. When I saw that Scott Cawthon has done the screenplay/ is the producer, I expected bloody, claustrophobic, traumatizing and memorable horror. I prepared myself mentally for this. And what I got is a PG 13 "horror" that's so forgettable. They played this REALLY safe to appease the audience of children and that honestly sucks. The jumpscares felt weak. I did not feel uneasy and it sucks since this was supposed to be a horror movie! It sucks because they could have risked having the unforgettable and traumatizing piece of horror (and probably the best in the decade). For example, I'll take the first FNAF game as an example. It's still one of the best games because of its simplicity while creating a creepy atmosphere and tension at the same time. What they could have done is make the previous security guard about his struggles and anxiety while working there - how would he be like at the verge of death? How would he handle the lack of electricity and balancing the power consumption? (this would fit more with Mike but still!) Basically, what I'm saying is that they should have stick to what the game was really about (anticipation and dread and tension) instead of mixing the comedy elements into the movie which ruins it and automatically stops being a horror movie. Speaking of mixing, they do a lot of mixing in this movie!
The plot feels bland and weak. There are lots of plot points that don't really make sense, like Mike trying to find out who kidnapped his brother and trying to keep Abby away from his aunt. He also dreams about other kids once he starts working at Pizzeria? And they are Abby's friends as well at the beginning for some reason? Also Mike kind of moves on from the fact that William Afton killed his brother? Like at the end the abduction of his brother doesn't matter anymore. What was the point of the abduction and missing children then? And the ending didn't make sense either.
They also try to show FNAF 1's atmosphere at the beginning which is not bad but then they mix Springlock from FNAF 3 and Vanessa from the Security Breach. Another reason why the story is flawed. They try to mix games into one movie and it doesn't work especially because Scott Cawthon himself said that there's going to be a sequel. The ending doesn't leave much opening for the sequel. What I'd do is make the movie only about FNAF 1 then have sequels be in production.
In short, I wouldn't recommend this movie if you're not a fan. It's enjoyable if you're a fan. In general, I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone and I think the only saving grace for this movie of making money is its roots and fanservice, since it's hitting the box office currently. I bet everyone would forget this movie in a month or so.
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