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Hype Malaysia
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
5 Best Body Swap Movies to Watch After ‘Freakier Friday'
Body swaps never go out of style. Whether used for laughs, horror, or heart, there's something timeless (and chaotic) about stepping into someone else's shoes—literally. If you're still buzzing from the bonkers energy of Disney's latest film, 'Freakier Friday', here are five more films that twist, flip, and freak their way through the body swap genre. 1. 'It's What's Inside' (2024) A wedding-weekend reunion turns into a psychological nightmare in this razor-sharp body swap thriller. 'It's What's Inside' begins innocently enough. Like a frat party, seven college friends gather at a remote house to celebrate an upcoming wedding, catch up on old drama, and drink the kind of booze that makes you say too much. However, when an estranged former friend shows up carrying a strange suitcase and an even stranger party game, the night takes a deeply unsettling turn. The rules are simple. Use the device, swap bodies, guess who's who. What could go wrong? Plenty, it turns out. At first, the experiment feels like a bit of sci-fi novelty, even exciting. But beneath the surface of this high-concept setup is a simmering web of grudges, secrets, and long-buried resentments. As the group begins inhabiting each other's bodies, insecurities and betrayals spill out, and roles shift in disturbing ways. What begins as a party game quickly becomes a social deduction nightmare where no one is quite who they seem, and no one wants to go back. Stylish, claustrophobic, and emotionally brutal, 'It's What's Inside' turns the body swap trope into something darker and more psychologically complex. It's less about walking in someone else's shoes and more about what we're capable of when we think we've slipped the consequences of our own identity. With sharp performances and a twisty, paranoia-fueled script, this is one of the boldest and most original takes on body swapping in years. Probably one of the most mind-bending ones too! 2. 'Freaky' (2020) What do you get when you cross 'Freaky Friday' with a slasher flick? A bloody good time. In 'Freaky', high schooler Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton) swaps bodies with the Blissfield Butcher (Vince Vaughn), a hulking serial killer with a fondness for creative carnage. The magical culprit? An ancient dagger with a supernatural twist. Now Millie has 24 hours to stab her way back into her body, or risk staying in the Butcher's forever. The real genius of 'Freaky' is in how it plays with expectations. Vince Vaughn delivers a surprisingly delightful performance as a teenage girl trapped in a middle-aged killer's body, while Newton gets to unleash her inner monster with lip-glossed menace. It's self-aware, sharply written, and delivers gore with a wink, balancing slasher thrills with campy comedy and even a little heart. If you loved the identity chaos in 'Freakier Friday' but wished it had more table saw deaths and high school bloodbaths, then remove the day out of the title and make this your next must-watch. It's bold, ridiculous, and way more fun than it has any right to be. 3. 'Your Name' – 'Kimi no Na wa' (2016) If 'Freakier Friday' left you wondering what a body swap story could look like at its most beautiful and bittersweet, 'Your Name' is the answer. This anime phenomenon follows two teenagers—Tokyo boy Taki and small-town girl Mitsuha—who mysteriously begin waking up in each other's bodies. At first, it's confusing and chaotic (as all good body swaps are), but soon they learn to navigate each other's lives, leaving notes and messages to bridge the gap between them. But this isn't just a quirky comedy of mistaken identity. As their connection deepens, so does the mystery surrounding their sudden swaps, until a cosmic twist changes everything. What unfolds is an emotional journey that blends romance, fantasy, and time itself, anchored by stunning animation and a soaring score by RADWIMPS. It's funny, heartfelt, and full of longing, with moments that will quietly break your heart. 'Your Name' is the rare body swap film that goes beyond gimmick and into something transcendental. It asks what it means to truly know someone. How far would you go to find them again? Even if you're not usually into anime, this is one of those films that stays with you long after the final frame. For us, it sure brought us to tears. 4. 'Family Switch' (2023) If you thought one body swap was messy, try four. In this festive Netflix comedy, an entire family wakes up in each other's bodies after a cosmic mishap during a planetary alignment at the Griffith Observatory. Suddenly, parents Jess (Jennifer Garner) and Bill (Ed Helms) find themselves navigating the chaotic world of teenage crushes and soccer tryouts, while their kids CC (Emma Myers) and Wyatt (Brady Noon) are thrust into the awkward adult world of work presentations, lactose intolerance, and soul-sapping Zoom calls. 'Family Switch' is packed with slapstick hijinks and classic body swap misunderstandings. Yes, there's an ill-timed fart joke during a big client pitch. Nevertheless, there's also a sweet undercurrent about empathy and connection. As each family member stumbles (and occasionally triumphs) through someone else's responsibilities, they begin to understand just how much they've taken each other for granted. It's a warm-hearted reminder that walking in someone else's shoes, especially your own family's, can be a messy but meaningful journey. Sure, it's silly and a little chaotic, but that's part of the charm. 'Family Switch' wraps its body-swapping chaos in a big holiday bow, making it an easy pick for family movie night. If you're looking for something that blends feel-good lessons with freaky identity confusion, this one's for the team. 5. 'The Dude In Me' – 'Naeanui geunom' (2019) When a hardened gangster wakes up in the body of an awkward, bullied teenager, chaos is inevitable, but so is redemption. 'The Dude In Me' puts a uniquely Korean spin on the body swap genre, following Pan-soo, a slick mobster who unexpectedly finds himself trapped inside the soft, clumsy frame of high schooler Dong-hyun after a freak accident. Stuck in a world of homework, bullies, and cafeteria lunches, Pan-soo starts to shake up the school in ways no one sees coming. What starts as a fish-out-of-water comedy quickly deepens into something more heartfelt. As Pan-soo reshapes Dong-hyun's life, shedding weight, standing up to bullies, and uncovering secrets from his own past, he also reconnects with a lost love and discovers a daughter he never knew existed. It's part martial arts training montage, part second-chance family drama, all wrapped in a warm, crowd-pleasing package. With a charming mix of gangster swagger, teenage awkwardness, and surprising emotional weight, 'The Dude In Me' is one of the most refreshingly sincere entries in the body swap genre. It's funny, a little ridiculous, and totally heartwarming, a story about becoming a better man, even if it means doing it in someone else's skin. So, if you love chaotic identity swaps, pure hijinks, and the emotional confusion of people stuck in the wrong body, these movies will be right up your alley. And if you haven't already, catch 'Freakier Friday' in cinemas. And do check out the 2003 classic on Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia too! With Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis returning to their iconic roles, get ready to get out, hey, and be taken away!
The Advertiser
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Pay attention, there's plenty going on in this twisty swap plot
Freakier Friday (PG, 111 minutes) 2 stars Body-swap movies are nothing new. It's a surefire premise when done well, with well cast actors who can handle the challenge of playing "each other". We've seen lots of people - often a parent and child - spend time in each other's shoes. They're often comedies - Vice Versa, The Change-Up, to name two - but can also be horror movies, like The Skeleton Key and Freaky. Freakier Friday bears no relationship to that last film. It's a sequel to the comedy Freaky Friday (2003). That's one of four screen adaptations - movie and TV - from Disney of Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel, one of which was based on a stage musical version (the company certainly knows how to exploit its properties, though the musicalisation was no match for Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King). Although there were name and story changes, the premise remained the same in the various incarnations. This film's predecessor told the story of a mother, Tess Coleman (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter, Anna (Lindsay Lohan) who swap bodies Now it's happened again - with a new wrinkle. This time, four people are involved in the exchange of bodies. It makes things a little trickier to follow and there are a lot of returning and new characters. At times it feels like notes are needed to keep up (this review might help). More than 20 years after the first film, things are a little different. Anna (Lohan), a single mother, retired from performing to work as a music manager so she can spend time raising her now-teenage daughter, Harper (Julia Butters, who was so good opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Hollywood). Tess (Curtis) helps out when she's not working as a successful therapist, author, and podcaster. Everyone seems pretty happy. But, of course, things aren't perfect. Harper's enemy at school is Lily (Sophia Hammons), a snooty English girl who's worked in fashion and who's in the US for a year with her widowed father, Eric (Manny Jacinto), a celebrity chef. After a massive food fight at school started by the two girls at a cake sale (it's quite a spectacle), their parents are summoned for a meeting with the principal (X Mayo) and, before you can say "meet cute", are instantly smitten with each other. Six months later, Ann and Eric are about to be married and the prospect of being stepsisters does not please Harper or Lily. And where will the blended family live? This time, the changeover comes courtesy of a psychic (Vanessa Bayer) and involves four rather than two people. Anna trades bodies with Harper and, less expectedly, Lily and Tess swap. Now the girls have a reason beyond simply disliking each other to see that the wedding doesn't happen. But, as before, there's something that has to occur before everyone can return to their own bodies. And the switching doesn't make things easier. There's a lot of fan service here. Among the several reappearances from the first film: Chad Michael Murray is shoehorned in as Anna's ex, Jake, with the tease that she might return to him; Mark Harmon is pleasant as Tess's husband Ryan (but has little to do); and skilled character actor Stephen Tobolowsky once again plays goofy teacher Elton Bates. It's quite impressive that so many actors were reassembled all these years later but the film does feel overstuffed as a result. And it also feels underwritten. The screenplay - by seasoned scribe Jordan Weiss (Dollface), from a story devised by her and Eyse Hollander - has its moments but feels like it could have been better. As mentioned, there's a lot going on, much of which doesn't really lead anywhere. A lot of comic possibilities are either overlooked or not exploited to really good effect - there's so much story to get through and so many characters to juggle. The emotional side is also shortchanged. Lohan (who's had her share of ups and downs but is, we can only hope, in a happier state now), Butters and Jacinto are appealing but Hammons and especially Curtis have the best parts and do well with what they're given. Curtis, evidently thick-skinned, seems to be having fun as the vain Lily frequently bemoans the effects of age on her new body and Hammons is able to channel the cool, smart grandmother (it's a pity more wasn't done with this). Director Nisha Ganatra (Late Night) keeps things moving and the film is pleasant but not memorable. Fans of the original might think it was worth the wait more than I did. Freakier Friday (PG, 111 minutes) 2 stars Body-swap movies are nothing new. It's a surefire premise when done well, with well cast actors who can handle the challenge of playing "each other". We've seen lots of people - often a parent and child - spend time in each other's shoes. They're often comedies - Vice Versa, The Change-Up, to name two - but can also be horror movies, like The Skeleton Key and Freaky. Freakier Friday bears no relationship to that last film. It's a sequel to the comedy Freaky Friday (2003). That's one of four screen adaptations - movie and TV - from Disney of Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel, one of which was based on a stage musical version (the company certainly knows how to exploit its properties, though the musicalisation was no match for Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King). Although there were name and story changes, the premise remained the same in the various incarnations. This film's predecessor told the story of a mother, Tess Coleman (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter, Anna (Lindsay Lohan) who swap bodies Now it's happened again - with a new wrinkle. This time, four people are involved in the exchange of bodies. It makes things a little trickier to follow and there are a lot of returning and new characters. At times it feels like notes are needed to keep up (this review might help). More than 20 years after the first film, things are a little different. Anna (Lohan), a single mother, retired from performing to work as a music manager so she can spend time raising her now-teenage daughter, Harper (Julia Butters, who was so good opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Hollywood). Tess (Curtis) helps out when she's not working as a successful therapist, author, and podcaster. Everyone seems pretty happy. But, of course, things aren't perfect. Harper's enemy at school is Lily (Sophia Hammons), a snooty English girl who's worked in fashion and who's in the US for a year with her widowed father, Eric (Manny Jacinto), a celebrity chef. After a massive food fight at school started by the two girls at a cake sale (it's quite a spectacle), their parents are summoned for a meeting with the principal (X Mayo) and, before you can say "meet cute", are instantly smitten with each other. Six months later, Ann and Eric are about to be married and the prospect of being stepsisters does not please Harper or Lily. And where will the blended family live? This time, the changeover comes courtesy of a psychic (Vanessa Bayer) and involves four rather than two people. Anna trades bodies with Harper and, less expectedly, Lily and Tess swap. Now the girls have a reason beyond simply disliking each other to see that the wedding doesn't happen. But, as before, there's something that has to occur before everyone can return to their own bodies. And the switching doesn't make things easier. There's a lot of fan service here. Among the several reappearances from the first film: Chad Michael Murray is shoehorned in as Anna's ex, Jake, with the tease that she might return to him; Mark Harmon is pleasant as Tess's husband Ryan (but has little to do); and skilled character actor Stephen Tobolowsky once again plays goofy teacher Elton Bates. It's quite impressive that so many actors were reassembled all these years later but the film does feel overstuffed as a result. And it also feels underwritten. The screenplay - by seasoned scribe Jordan Weiss (Dollface), from a story devised by her and Eyse Hollander - has its moments but feels like it could have been better. As mentioned, there's a lot going on, much of which doesn't really lead anywhere. A lot of comic possibilities are either overlooked or not exploited to really good effect - there's so much story to get through and so many characters to juggle. The emotional side is also shortchanged. Lohan (who's had her share of ups and downs but is, we can only hope, in a happier state now), Butters and Jacinto are appealing but Hammons and especially Curtis have the best parts and do well with what they're given. Curtis, evidently thick-skinned, seems to be having fun as the vain Lily frequently bemoans the effects of age on her new body and Hammons is able to channel the cool, smart grandmother (it's a pity more wasn't done with this). Director Nisha Ganatra (Late Night) keeps things moving and the film is pleasant but not memorable. Fans of the original might think it was worth the wait more than I did. Freakier Friday (PG, 111 minutes) 2 stars Body-swap movies are nothing new. It's a surefire premise when done well, with well cast actors who can handle the challenge of playing "each other". We've seen lots of people - often a parent and child - spend time in each other's shoes. They're often comedies - Vice Versa, The Change-Up, to name two - but can also be horror movies, like The Skeleton Key and Freaky. Freakier Friday bears no relationship to that last film. It's a sequel to the comedy Freaky Friday (2003). That's one of four screen adaptations - movie and TV - from Disney of Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel, one of which was based on a stage musical version (the company certainly knows how to exploit its properties, though the musicalisation was no match for Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King). Although there were name and story changes, the premise remained the same in the various incarnations. This film's predecessor told the story of a mother, Tess Coleman (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter, Anna (Lindsay Lohan) who swap bodies Now it's happened again - with a new wrinkle. This time, four people are involved in the exchange of bodies. It makes things a little trickier to follow and there are a lot of returning and new characters. At times it feels like notes are needed to keep up (this review might help). More than 20 years after the first film, things are a little different. Anna (Lohan), a single mother, retired from performing to work as a music manager so she can spend time raising her now-teenage daughter, Harper (Julia Butters, who was so good opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Hollywood). Tess (Curtis) helps out when she's not working as a successful therapist, author, and podcaster. Everyone seems pretty happy. But, of course, things aren't perfect. Harper's enemy at school is Lily (Sophia Hammons), a snooty English girl who's worked in fashion and who's in the US for a year with her widowed father, Eric (Manny Jacinto), a celebrity chef. After a massive food fight at school started by the two girls at a cake sale (it's quite a spectacle), their parents are summoned for a meeting with the principal (X Mayo) and, before you can say "meet cute", are instantly smitten with each other. Six months later, Ann and Eric are about to be married and the prospect of being stepsisters does not please Harper or Lily. And where will the blended family live? This time, the changeover comes courtesy of a psychic (Vanessa Bayer) and involves four rather than two people. Anna trades bodies with Harper and, less expectedly, Lily and Tess swap. Now the girls have a reason beyond simply disliking each other to see that the wedding doesn't happen. But, as before, there's something that has to occur before everyone can return to their own bodies. And the switching doesn't make things easier. There's a lot of fan service here. Among the several reappearances from the first film: Chad Michael Murray is shoehorned in as Anna's ex, Jake, with the tease that she might return to him; Mark Harmon is pleasant as Tess's husband Ryan (but has little to do); and skilled character actor Stephen Tobolowsky once again plays goofy teacher Elton Bates. It's quite impressive that so many actors were reassembled all these years later but the film does feel overstuffed as a result. And it also feels underwritten. The screenplay - by seasoned scribe Jordan Weiss (Dollface), from a story devised by her and Eyse Hollander - has its moments but feels like it could have been better. As mentioned, there's a lot going on, much of which doesn't really lead anywhere. A lot of comic possibilities are either overlooked or not exploited to really good effect - there's so much story to get through and so many characters to juggle. The emotional side is also shortchanged. Lohan (who's had her share of ups and downs but is, we can only hope, in a happier state now), Butters and Jacinto are appealing but Hammons and especially Curtis have the best parts and do well with what they're given. Curtis, evidently thick-skinned, seems to be having fun as the vain Lily frequently bemoans the effects of age on her new body and Hammons is able to channel the cool, smart grandmother (it's a pity more wasn't done with this). Director Nisha Ganatra (Late Night) keeps things moving and the film is pleasant but not memorable. Fans of the original might think it was worth the wait more than I did. Freakier Friday (PG, 111 minutes) 2 stars Body-swap movies are nothing new. It's a surefire premise when done well, with well cast actors who can handle the challenge of playing "each other". We've seen lots of people - often a parent and child - spend time in each other's shoes. They're often comedies - Vice Versa, The Change-Up, to name two - but can also be horror movies, like The Skeleton Key and Freaky. Freakier Friday bears no relationship to that last film. It's a sequel to the comedy Freaky Friday (2003). That's one of four screen adaptations - movie and TV - from Disney of Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel, one of which was based on a stage musical version (the company certainly knows how to exploit its properties, though the musicalisation was no match for Beauty and the Beast or The Lion King). Although there were name and story changes, the premise remained the same in the various incarnations. This film's predecessor told the story of a mother, Tess Coleman (played by Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter, Anna (Lindsay Lohan) who swap bodies Now it's happened again - with a new wrinkle. This time, four people are involved in the exchange of bodies. It makes things a little trickier to follow and there are a lot of returning and new characters. At times it feels like notes are needed to keep up (this review might help). More than 20 years after the first film, things are a little different. Anna (Lohan), a single mother, retired from performing to work as a music manager so she can spend time raising her now-teenage daughter, Harper (Julia Butters, who was so good opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon a Hollywood). Tess (Curtis) helps out when she's not working as a successful therapist, author, and podcaster. Everyone seems pretty happy. But, of course, things aren't perfect. Harper's enemy at school is Lily (Sophia Hammons), a snooty English girl who's worked in fashion and who's in the US for a year with her widowed father, Eric (Manny Jacinto), a celebrity chef. After a massive food fight at school started by the two girls at a cake sale (it's quite a spectacle), their parents are summoned for a meeting with the principal (X Mayo) and, before you can say "meet cute", are instantly smitten with each other. Six months later, Ann and Eric are about to be married and the prospect of being stepsisters does not please Harper or Lily. And where will the blended family live? This time, the changeover comes courtesy of a psychic (Vanessa Bayer) and involves four rather than two people. Anna trades bodies with Harper and, less expectedly, Lily and Tess swap. Now the girls have a reason beyond simply disliking each other to see that the wedding doesn't happen. But, as before, there's something that has to occur before everyone can return to their own bodies. And the switching doesn't make things easier. There's a lot of fan service here. Among the several reappearances from the first film: Chad Michael Murray is shoehorned in as Anna's ex, Jake, with the tease that she might return to him; Mark Harmon is pleasant as Tess's husband Ryan (but has little to do); and skilled character actor Stephen Tobolowsky once again plays goofy teacher Elton Bates. It's quite impressive that so many actors were reassembled all these years later but the film does feel overstuffed as a result. And it also feels underwritten. The screenplay - by seasoned scribe Jordan Weiss (Dollface), from a story devised by her and Eyse Hollander - has its moments but feels like it could have been better. As mentioned, there's a lot going on, much of which doesn't really lead anywhere. A lot of comic possibilities are either overlooked or not exploited to really good effect - there's so much story to get through and so many characters to juggle. The emotional side is also shortchanged. Lohan (who's had her share of ups and downs but is, we can only hope, in a happier state now), Butters and Jacinto are appealing but Hammons and especially Curtis have the best parts and do well with what they're given. Curtis, evidently thick-skinned, seems to be having fun as the vain Lily frequently bemoans the effects of age on her new body and Hammons is able to channel the cool, smart grandmother (it's a pity more wasn't done with this). Director Nisha Ganatra (Late Night) keeps things moving and the film is pleasant but not memorable. Fans of the original might think it was worth the wait more than I did.
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Glastonbury favourite to play huge Glasgow show
The Scottish date was announced just hours after they took Glasto by storm NEVER ENOUGH Glastonbury favourite to play huge Glasgow show PUNK rockers Turnstile are capitalising on a scene stealing Glastonbury performance by announcing a Scottish date. The hardcore band have been hailed as one of the highlights of the biggest festival on earth and are set to return to the UK with a show at Glasgow's O2 Academy. Advertisement 3 Turnstile singer Brendan Yates and bassist 'Freaky' Franz Lyons are bringing new album Never Enough to Glasgow's O2 Academy Credit: Shane3 Huge crowds turned out to see Turnstile rock the Other Stage Credit: Julie Edwards./Alamy Live News 3 Turnstile announced the Glasgow show hours after taking Glasto by storm The five-piece are touring their fourth album Never Enough which sparked mosh pits when played live at Worth Farm and was released alongside a companion film. Guitarist Pat McCrory said: 'This band has always been grounded in love and trust and we're so incredibly lucky to have exactly that from so many directions. 'So grateful for my band, and for the opportunity to make a naturally imperfect attempt to find a little understanding. 'Excited to share it with you. Advertisement 'Thank you to anyone who watches or listens with patience. 'Life is precious and I want to get the most out of everything in front of me.' The Baltimore Grammy nominees head here for the second gig on their European tour with support from High Vis. Their afternoon set on Glasto's Other Stage on Sunday afternoon drew a huge crowd with punters and viewers at home describing it as the best of the weekend. Advertisement They followed up by announcing a 14-date run, which also includes performances in Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris and Barcelona. Turnstile play Glasgow on November 2, with pre-sale tickets available from 10am on Wednesday and general admission from 10am on Friday. Glastonbury performer hit with miming accusations as BBC viewers slam set as worst they've ever seen Elsewhere, Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to the Glastonbury stage on Friday evening, two years after breaking down at the festival. And eagle-eyed fans saw a reference to the singer's beloved Celtic on the stage. Advertisement Capaldi has limited his public appearances since his last set at Glastonbury in 2023. The Scot suffered from tics and struggled to finish his hit Somebody You Loved, and soon after announced a break to get his "physical and mental health in order" and "adjust to the impact" of his Tourette's diagnosis.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
MOVIE REVIEW: We head towards the edge with mystery-thriller 'Drop'
Several suspects served up on menu during first date from hell. Having helmed the Happy Death Day flicks and Freaky, Christopher Landon has built up a strong reputation for comedy-horror. With Drop he veers into mystery-thriller territory as widowed mum Violet (Meghann Fahy) is bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during her first date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar). The whodunnit element is effectively played out in Jillian Jacobs' and Chris Roach's script as several potential suspects fill the luxurious restaurant. Violet is literally and figuratively dangling over the edge with an evil blackmailer manipulating her every move while she looks out on a colossal drop from the window at her table. Landon jazzes up his shooting style with swooping shots, close-ups on faces and key objects and on-screen text sharing the messages Violet is receiving. Fahy, a relative unknown beyond her turn in TV's The White Lotus, is wonderful as the under intense pressure, out to do the right thing lead. Her powerful back story lends her character vulnerability and an understandable lack of trust in others. Sklenar is charm personified; the guy is so likeable, caring and funny you're praying he isn't involved in Violet's torment. The supporting characters all play their part in adding to the mystery while making for endearing or irritating possible suspects or allies. This is Landon's most serious movie thus far, although he does include some jokes, and Jeffery Self's first night on the job waiter Matt feels like he's been dropped in from a comedy flick. The amount of times Violet gets up from the table becomes ridiculous and you end up questioning why even a sweet guy like Henry wouldn't call it a night. Landon really goes for broke with a wild ending that increases the element of danger and it works as a resolution to the numerous tense face-to-face encounters where characters are often trying their best to say things with body language or avoid doing something terrible. Drop is Landon's most mature outing to date and its Hitchcockian trappings mix well with modern technology and attitudes. ●
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Where to Watch ‘Drop': Is Christopher Landon's New Movie Streaming?
If you were to imagine the worst possible first date ever, would it include being blackmailed into killing your date under the threat of your son being murdered? We'd really hope not. But such is the case for Meghann Fahy in the new movie 'Drop.' In it, she plays a single mom headed out on her first date in years. While there, she begins receiving mysterious messages from an unknown numbers, escalating in how menacing they are. Filmmaker Christopher Landon is the writer-director of the film, following 'We Have a Ghost' and hits like 'Freaky,' 'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' and the 'Happy Death Day' films. Here's what you need to know. 'Drop' released nationwide on Friday, April 11, 2025. It is not. For now, you can only catch 'Drop' in theaters. It is a Universal film though, meaning it'll most likely head to Peacock when it comes time for its streaming release. We'll keep you posted on when that'll be. For now, you can find tickets here. Like we mentioned, 'Drop' really shows the first date from hell. While out for dinner with a very charming man (Brandon Sklenar), Violet (Fahy) starts receiving instructions to kill him, or else her son at home with a babysitter will be murdered. She's not allowed to be caught, nor is she allowed to tip anyone off in an effort to get help. What follows is a truly terrible evening, in which Violet tries to ensure everyone gets out alive. Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson and Ed Weeks star in the film alongside Fahy and Sklenar. The post Where to Watch 'Drop': Is Christopher Landon's New Movie Streaming? appeared first on TheWrap.
