A 666-Character Review of ‘Random Acts of Violence (2019)’

Release Date
August 20, 2020
DIRECTOR
Jay Baruchel
WRITER
Jay Baruchel
STARRING
Jesse Williams, Jordana Brewster, & Jay Baruchel

While struggling to write the perfect ending to his gory graphic novel Slasherman, Todd Walkley decides to take his press tour across rural America, hoping to draw inspiration. When a string of violent murders begin to mirror his own dark creations, Todd is forced to reckon with the dark past responsible for his work.

Random Acts of Violence is a modern twist on the slasher movie. While the film isn’t shy about being campy, it also has some serious dialogue about the capitalization of true crime at the expense of real victims. It’s not a new conversation to have but I welcome its presence in the film. I wish the creators had taken their time more with the third act, as it felt rushed and left nothing to the imagination. But still, the film was a thrill and I very much enjoyed this update on the genre.

POS
Creative Practical Effects
NEG
Third act felt rushed
7.7

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