‘Onslaught’ Review: Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens Star in Adam Wingard’s Fun but Scattered Military Slasher
A 12-hour clock counts down to an inevitable massacre in “Onslaught,” the kind of elevated, razor-wire genre romp that director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett used to make before studio outings like “Godzilla vs. Kong.” It isn’t the most polished of the duo’s output, and o
The latest film from director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett, "Onslaught," has landed, and it's a mixed bag - a fun but scattered military slasher that feels like a departure from their more polished studio work. Starring Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens, the movie counts down to an inevitable massacre, promising a thrilling ride for fans of the genre.
What's interesting here is how "Onslaught" reflects the current state of the horror genre, which has seen a resurgence in recent years. With the success of films like "A Quiet Place" and "Get Out," it's clear that audiences are hungry for fresh takes on classic horror tropes. Wingard and Barrett, known for their work on films like "You're Next" and "Death Proof," are certainly familiar with the genre, but "Onslaught" feels like a more experimental effort.
As the film and television industries continue to evolve, it'll be worth watching how Wingard and Barrett's next projects shape up - will they return to their indie roots or continue down the path of bigger-budget studio films? Meanwhile, fans of horror and slasher films will likely find "Onslaught" to be a diverting, if imperfect, thrill ride. With its blend of style and violence, it's a film that will likely appeal to fans of the genre, even if it doesn't quite live up to the standards set by Wingard and Barrett's earlier work.
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