Director / co-screenwriter Jeff Wadlow (of the loathsome Kick - Ass 2) does a decent job of not playing into horror movie tropes. (lylesmoviefiles.com)
Speaking optimistically, the movie looks to be a careful post-modern dissection of a slasher flick, complete with unseen powers stage - managing horror movie tropes from behind the scenes. (themarysue.com)
• Split: The comeback of Philadelphia's M. Night Shyamalan continues with this outrageously entertaining thriller which, despite recycling some familiar horror movie tropes, manages to feel fresh and exciting. (orlandosentinel.com)