Five Nights at Freddy’s

The tension and terror of the video game are expertly translated to the big screen in this film, providing fans and horror enthusiasts with an exhilarating experience. The movie struggles with pacing, character development, and delving into the vast history of the source material, yet it excels in atmosphere, faithful adaptation, and acting. There is definitely potential for a more complex and eerie movie version of the adored video game franchise, even though there is still space for development.

Staff:

Directed by: Emma Tammi

Screenplay by: Scott Cawthon, Seth Cuddeback, and Emma Tammi

Story by: Scott Cawthon, Chris Lee Hill, and Tyler MacIntyre

Based on: Five Nights at Freddy's by Scott Cawthon

Produced by: Scott Cawthon and Jason Blum

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Matthew Lillard

Cinematography: Lyn Moncrief

Edited by: Andrew Wesman and William Paley

Music by: The Newton Brothers

Production companies: Blumhouse Productions and Scott Cawthon Productions

Distributed by: Universal Pictures

Release date: October 27, 2023

Running time: 109 minutes