Stupid Games
"Play stupid games... win stupid prizes"
A girl's discreet attempt to assess her one night stand and his friends takes a deadly turn when she and her roommates host a dinner party where they unknowingly unleash a malevolent force.
Top Cast
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Cass Huckabay
Riley
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Alyssa Tortomasi
Celeste
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Ashwini Ganpule
Mia
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Saad Rolando
Jaxon
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Gage Robinson
Rex
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Grant Terzakis
Stanley
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Larsen Deane
Delivery Guy
Overview
A girl's discreet attempt to assess her one night stand and his friends takes a deadly turn when she and her roommates host a dinner party where they unknowingly unleash a malevolent force.
Rating
5.3
/ 10
12 Reviews 1 Popular
2 Reviews
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JamesK858 May 7, 2024Didn't know what to expect when I hit play, but all the trailers and artwork I'd been seeing online made me want to watch this film the second it hit a streaming service. It did not disappoint. The story was fun and ominous, the characters all had distinct voices and characteristics, and the visuals were so reminiscent of the 80s and 90s movies like The Craft and Jumanji. I wish we could have seen more of the *WILL NOT SPOIL WHAT* that happens in the movie, but overall this is a solid indie horror film made on a tiny budget! Bravo!!
- Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots7 Aug 8, 2024
Co-directors Nicolas Wendl and Dani Abraham put forth a ton of effort with their indie horror film “Stupid Games,” a solid genre entry that has a decent story, relatable characters, and a hook that’s both classic and fresh. This isn’t a slick and highly polished movie by any means, but the charmingly amateurish performances from the cast and a setup that feels familiar make this homegrown horror comfortable and fun. Jaxon (Saad Rolando) and Rex (Gage Robinson) are two bros with a primary objective: getting laid. Jaxon is excited that his dream of a one night stand is really going to happen when his friend Celeste (Alyssa Tortomasi) invites the guys over for drinks, dinner, and game night. She’s asked her best friends Riley (Cass Huckabay) and Mia (Ashwini Ganpule) to join, but the boys get a lot more than they bargained for when the group unknowingly unleash a malevolent force that’s thirsty for blood. It’s a simple idea for a movie, but Wendl and Abraham keep things interesting. It takes over an hour for the suspense and horror to finally kick in, with exposition and character development making up the majority of the film’s run time. The dialogue is natural and unforced, setting the stage for the film’s darker final act, with escalating tension and a shift towards the ominous. It requires some patience as the directors lay the groundwork, but it’s worth sticking it out because the ending is oh-so-satisfying. “Stupid Games” is an enjoyable watch because the storytelling is done so well. If you’re a fan of the genre and appreciate the quirks of indie horror, this one is definitely worth your time. By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS
Trailers & Clips
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Will and his new girlfriend Kira are invited to a dinner with old friends at the house of Will’s ex Eden and her new partner David. Although the evening appears to be relaxed, Will soon gets a creeping suspicion that their charming host David is up to something.
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