However, even though the upcoming horror/thriller M3GAN from UniversalPictures and Blumhouse will not hit theaters worldwide until early January,some critics have already been allowed to attend an early screening of thefilm.
Since the appearance of the first images, the new horror film from directorGerard Johnstone and producers Jason Blum and James Wan has already receivedmany positive reactions from the public. The first reactions appeared onlineyesterday and it is clear that the film will live up to expectations.
Violent, terrifying &… hilarious The first reactions to the film promise one ” wild ride” That ” at its bestis when it leans on the craziness that made the marketing campaign so viral.”_Even the movie is described as ” the first in a long time to make the most ofthe ‘killer doll’ concept while still creating its own tasteful personality.”_
Read the online comments below:
#M3GAN> delivers our next great horror icon. The first film in a long time to make> the best out of the “killer doll” story while still carving its own tasteful> personality.>> It’s the perfect balance of eeriness & dark humour. Like Malignant, the> movie rightfully earns all the camp.> pic.twitter.com/gTppN8NXez>> — Andrew J. Salazar (@AndrewJ626) December 8,> 2022
#M3GAN is> a hoot and a half. At its best when leaning into the zaniness that made its> marketing campaign so viral.>> Chock full of great horror gags and dare I say a bit Spielbergian in its> science fiction elements.>> Certainly a franchise starter, and I’m here for the ride. 🔪🤖> pic.twitter.com/vS84OqdHZ7>> — Noah Levine (@ZProductionz) December 8,> 2022
#M3GAN> REVIEW: Megannn!! Scary is back on the menu, with a dash of quirky charm &> biden. It’s VIOLENT, TERRIFYING &… HILARIOUS. This isn’t just another> horror, it’s one of the best movies ever! Great music too. A fitting end to> M3GAN’s journey, while also setting up what’s next> pic.twitter.com/ytBCVPuezc>> — IndieWire➕ (@IndieWirePlus) December 8,> 2022
In case you’re wondering… yes,> #M3GAN> slays. Definitely more of an amusing social satire than straight horror, but> it’s inventive & clever & VERY entertaining. Without a doubt it elevates the> “Scary Doll” genre, but now I need a M3GAN vs Chucky movie immediately!> pic.twitter.com/ZTkUyloTbI>> — Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) December 8,> 2022
Well,> #M3GAN> RULES. We all know I love a killer doll, and this gal is up there with the> best of ’em. The movie is packed with creepy moments, LOL-worthy shots and> sassy one-liners that I’m still grinning gleefully about. Less bloody than> ya might expect, but I had a blast 🖤> pic.twitter.com/JexwQK7Ecb>> — Amy West (@TV_amyy) December 8,> 2022
Nothing can prepare you for the wild ride that is> #M3GAN.> It’s an absolute laugh riot that also successfully balances horror and> drama, weaving themes of loss, grief, and trauma. A thrilling and thoroughly> entertaining addition to the killer doll sub-genre.> pic.twitter.com/BcWZJ17L3A>> — Jeff Nelson (@SirJeffNelson) December 8,> 2022
In M3GAN follows Gemma who suddenly becomes the caretaker of her 8-year-oldorphaned niece Cady. Under a heavy workload, Gemma, feeling insecure andunprepared to age, decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attemptto solve both problems.
M3GAN is voiced by Jenna Davis. In addition to Davis, there are also roles forAllison Williams, Violet McGraw and Ronny Chieng, among others.
M3GAN can be seen in Dutch cinemas from 5 January.