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The Jack in the Box

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A deadly clown from a cursed Jack-in-the-box comes to life to wreak bloody havoc.
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Paul Lê Nightmare on Film Street The Jack in the Box winds up being a very been-there-done-that sort of movie that mimes more than innovates. Rated: 7/10 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Lucy Buglass The Horrorcist Lawrence Fowler's fun, freaky take on the 'creepy doll' narrative is definitely worth a watch, but it doesn't do anything extraordinary. It's a nice popcorn film to enjoy on a cold, winter's afternoon, and there's nothing wrong with that. Rated: 3/5 Aug 3, 2020 Full Review Josh Goller Spectrum Culture Murder clowns and demonic toys have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, but in combining the two, The Jack in the Box offers no surprises. Rated: 1.75/5 May 9, 2020 Full Review Michael Gingold Rue Morgue Magazine Everything that happens in the movie is as inevitable as the jack popping out of the box at the end of "Pop Goes the Weasel." May 6, 2020 Full Review Matt Donato Flickering Myth The Jack In The Box boasts a righteous concept, better "exhibit of the cursed" appeal, but doesn't deliver horror's next "killer object that should not be" classic. Rated: 2.5/5 May 4, 2020 Full Review Jacob Walker Starburst The monster design is good and some of the action scenes are set up well, with a bit more money and some faster pacing, The Jack In the Box could of really given us something exciting, although it never quite gets there. Rated: 5/10 Nov 11, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel B Se que es pretencioso criticar a esta película porque desde el poster te da un indicio que será una película de terror mala que solo está hecha para formar parte del interminable catálogo de un servicio de streaming. Pero enserio, esta película después de los primeros 15 minutos se hace insufrible, el conflicto esta desarrollado de forma pésima, Jack fuera de la muerte de uno de los dos ladrones nunca da miedo, y se vuelve hasta molesto y aburrido cada vez que sale en acción. La película solo se limita a presentarnos a este ente cómo una figura demoniaca, la película no busca crear un contexto interesante sobre este personaje, más allá de un diálogo intrascendente. La película en buscar crear un suspenso en que los compañeros de Casey no crean su historia, solo logra ser molesta; la trama siquiera pudo plantear de buena forma el conflicto de esta. Solo es reiterativa una y otra vez con lo mismo, un personaje desaparece, nadie le cree a Casey hasta el inevitable clímax. Tengo que admitir que, aunque no se llevara a cabo de buena manera, el cómo la historia de Casey se estaba repitiendo con la de Norman Cleaver, y cómo todos los asesinatos estaban creando un camino para que el pareciera el culpable, es interesante, aunque la trama no le da el peso suficiente, para que cuando llegue el momento se sienta apresurado y sin generar un impacto con el espectador. “Jack in the Box” es de esas películas de las cuales es difícil encontrarles algo positivo, más allá del filtro y la iluminación que me parecieron más correctas de lo que estamos acostumbrados a ver en películas de terror de bajo presupuesto, no hay nada rescatable, todas las actuaciones no son malas, son horribles, con todo respeto no es de sorprender que no hayamos visto más de estos actores, el guion todo lo que toca lo deja de manera superficial, no hay un solo desafío que se aborde de forma interesante. Es de esas películas que no puedes recomendar ni para ver de fondo porque a más de uno va a colmar. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Joshua P This is probably the only way a "Jack In The Box" movie could be made for adults to somewhat enjoy during October. It's definitely an interesting take on a seemingly fun yet terrifying old school children's toy, especially making it the primary focus of the film. I believe this will probably the best adaption of a "Jack In The Box" movie we'll ever have so I'll give it that. Production is what makes this movie bearable and I'd give production quality 4 stars if I could. It's worth a watch if you haven't seen it. As of this review there are 2 more parts to this franchise (who couldn't see that coming after this release in 2019?). Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Rick S Pensa num filme fraco, uma tentativa fracassada de criar algo minimamente bom, uma roteiro ruim acompanhado de uma direção medíocre, atuação terrível e uma ideia interessante mas mal executada, resumindo um péssimo filme. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review captain s Utterly abysmal. The acting is dreadful for a start, and plot holes galore. As soon as the ‘High Fliers’ logo came up at the beginning I knew it’d be rubbish. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review Juli R Genuinely one of the most boring horror movies I've watched. The CGI, acting and plot isnt very good... the gore makeup is very clearly makeup. :/ Just reall low bugeted, it not really worth watching. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/27/24 Full Review Michael P They spent so much money on the box and Jack's costume itself that even the writing was cheap. :[ Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/25/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A deadly clown from a cursed Jack-in-the-box comes to life to wreak bloody havoc.
Director
Lawrence Fowler
Producer
Lawrence Fowler
Screenwriter
Lawrence Fowler
Production Co
Up a Notch Productions
Genre
Horror
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2020
Runtime
1h 27m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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