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Reviewed by nERDbOX_Dave 5 / 10

Flashes of potential, but overall forgettable. Best as background noise for a late-night horror binge.

Shudder continues its love affair with retro-inspired horror with Night of the Reaper, a slasher that blends 80s atmosphere with modern cinematography and sprinkles of found footage. On paper, this sounds like a recipe for a standout throwback, but what we end up with is a mixed bag... an uneven ride with some genuinely effective moments and a whole lot of missed opportunities.The film opens strong, babysitter Emily alone in a house, mysterious notes left behind, and objects moving out of place. It's a clever cat-and-mouse setup that nods to the classic babysitter and the man upstairs urban legend. The film feels like something right out of the V/H/S/ playbook, which makes sense since the killer's calling card is leaving VHS tapes documenting his stalking and murders. The inclusion of those tapes builds tension early on, and when the local sheriff gets pulled into a scavenger hunt tied to these killings, the film hints at a more layered story than your average slasher.Unfortunately, the momentum fizzles and not after the opening either, during it. The middle section drags with a fairly average story and underwhelming kills, and the movie doesn't regain steam until the third act. By then, some fun twists arrive, but it feels like too little too late.Here's where the film stumbles in slasher fundamentals:1. The Mask: A slasher needs an iconic mask or look. Here, the killer uses something that feels too generic. Sure, it's "realistic," but realism isn't memorable. Horror fans live for the striking imagery you'd see plastered in old Fangoria ads.2. Kill Bait: Slashers thrive on characters you either care about or love to hate-people you invest in emotionally, one way or another. Night of the Reaper lacks that, leaving the kills without impact.3. The Kills Themselves: They're tame, forgettable, and restrained to the point of being bland. If the intention was gritty realism, the execution falls flat. Films like Creep or Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer show how you can make "realistic" disturbing. Here, you never feel truly threatened or unsettled.... you just... watch.By the finale, things finally click into gear. The twists are engaging, and the energy ramps up, which makes you wish the entire film had leaned into that intensity. But by then, you've sat through a lot of middling buildup.On a side note, it's hard not to notice how much attention the camera gives to the final girl's ass. It feels like the filmmakers wanted to include a little old-school exploitation-style T&A, but forgot the "T" part. Intentional or not, it becomes a distraction and not the good kind (well maybe).Night of the Reaper is a decent one-time watch for diehard slasher fans who want something atmospheric to play in the background, but it never truly delivers on the promise of its setup. The ending shows what the film could have been, but the ride there is too uneven, too toothless, and too uninspired to stand out in the crowded slasher landscape.

Reviewed by Gevarya13 6 / 10

Well that was fun

I was hesitant to watch Night of the Reaper because the previous work from this director was a bit meh. I read reviews and saw some if not a good deal of reviews were positive, also I like Shudder and tend to give their original films a chance. In doing so I've been left with a lot of hit or miss, but for the most part I've found pretty entertaining horror. I am pleased to say Night of the Reaper was a pleasant surprise. Although not perfect, but what is, you can appreciate it's throwback attempt, which was well done and it's low budget feel. It wasn't low low but they made good use with what they had. I did have a problem with the first hour not having enough kills to be considered a slasher film. Be patient it's all apart of the setup. You get to know the characters and motivations for the things they do in the film. The main character may grate you with her decisions but it's again motivation. Not giving away any spoilers here but the last 30 minutes is when the payoff kicks in, and oh boy does it. It's worth the wait for the setup. The trapped babysitter being terrorized and making the same old mistakes is worth the frustration you feel. A few plot wholes and slow pacing can put you off but wait, it pays off. The entire cast was solid and the DP work kept the mood at a damn good atmospheric creepy mood. I'd give it a 7 but the budget constraints do show at times. This is a solid horror film and well worth the watch. The lead actress and the sheriff carry the heavy workload and they deliver. Watch and enjoy.

Reviewed by scootmandu-662-305600 6 / 10

Night of the Reaper

2025

Horror

Night of the Reaper

2025

Horror

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Flashes of potential, but overall forgettable. Best as background noise for a late-night horror binge.

Well that was fun

Mixed bag. But some decent performances especially from some of the supporting cast

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