The Verdict
"Loaded with Easter eggs,Five Nights at Freddy'smay be fun to watch for fans of the game, but most viewers of any other persuasion will find this adaptation muddled and decidedly unscary."
"Perfectly capturing the lore -- and the spirit -- of the source material,Five Nights at Freddy'sis a long-awaited treat for fans of the games."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Five Nights at Freddy's is a visionary Horror, Mystery & Thriller film directed by the acclaimed Emma Tammi (Jason Blum). Released in theaters on Oct 27, 2023, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by ScottGames and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film features a runtime of 1h 50m.
The story follows the film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it through. Leading the cast are star performers Emma Tammi, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated PG-13 for Language|Bloody Images|Strong Violent Content, Five Nights at Freddy's delivers a Dolby Digital audio experience presented in a aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Loaded with Easter eggs,Five Nights at Freddy'smay be fun to watch for fans of the game, but most viewers of any other persuasion will find this adaptation muddled and decidedly unscary."
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Nights at Freddy's released?
Five Nights at Freddy's hit theaters on Oct 27, 2023, Wide. It became available for streaming on Oct 27, 2023.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 1h 50m. It falls under the Horror, Mystery & Thriller genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Digital.
Who is the director of Five Nights at Freddy's?
The movie is directed by Emma Tammi. The script was penned by Scott Cawthon, Emma Tammi, Seth Cuddeback.
Who are the main actors in Five Nights at Freddy's?
The top billed cast includes:
- Emma Tammi as Director
- Josh Hutcherson as Mike
- Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa
- Kat Conner Sterling as Max
- Piper Rubio as Abby
Why is Five Nights at Freddy's rated PG-13?
It is rated PG-13 (Language|Bloody Images|Strong Violent Content)
Which studio produced the movie?
Five Nights at Freddy's was produced by ScottGames and distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures.
About the movie
NEWThe film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it through.
- Director
- Emma Tammi
- Producers
- Jason Blum, Scott Cawthon
- Screenwriter
- Scott Cawthon, Emma Tammi, Seth Cuddeback
- Distributor
- Universal Pictures
- Production
- ScottGames
- Genre
- Horror, Mystery & Thriller
- Release Date
- Oct 27, 2023, Wide
- Run Time
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- PG-13
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Digital