A brisk, pulpy mystery unfolds as teens battle an ancient evil after a series of brutal slayings.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
No surprises for an R: real scares and several jump scares.
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After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that's plagued their notorious town for centuries.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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