Crispy (2024) Movie Review

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Crispy – Movie Review

First Reaction – Crispy is a slow horror that wants to capture the found footage concept.

Director: Joe Leone

Writer: Joe Leone (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Luke Ryan
  • Colson Branum
  • Jessica Frew
  • Saoirse Tiernan
  • Kerwin Johnson Jr

Okay, so the story is about this really smart, funny teenager who convinces his friends to go on a treasure hunt in the woods. His sister, who can read minds, warns them it’s a bad idea, but they don’t listen! Naturally, they get lost, and things go from bad to really bad when they realize they’re being hunted by a cannibalistic killer. It’s super suspenseful!

Runtime: 1 Hour 16 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The story begins when Ricky, a teenager, convinces his friends Tate, Damien, and Melanie to join him on a treasure hunt in the forest. Though hesitant, they agree to help him search for the treasure he believes is hidden there.

Once the group enters the forest, they quickly become lost and lose cell service. They’ll have to find a way out while also discovering the strange and unsettling mystery hidden within the woods. The forest holds a dark secret.

Verdict on Crispy

Recap

Okay, so this movie starts with a bunch of teens heading into the woods, thinking they’re going on a fun treasure hunt. Things quickly go south, though – they get lost, and it soon becomes clear they’re being hunted by something lurking in the shadows. It’s a really tense, fast-paced thriller as they desperately try to escape with their lives. It’s a classic race against time scenario, and honestly, it kept me on the edge of my seat!

Best Parts

A standout aspect of the movie is its portrayal of teenage characters. It realistically depicts younger teens facing danger, a refreshing change from most horror films that center on 18-year-olds. This approach may be a deliberate attempt to appeal to fans of shows like Stranger Things, pairing the vulnerability of youth with supernatural or horror elements.

Worst Parts

The film starts with some promising concepts, but quickly loses momentum. A significant portion of the movie—around 15 to 20 minutes—shows the characters attempting to escape a hole that doesn’t seem particularly difficult. Beyond that, it’s mostly slow scenes of them walking through the woods, punctuated by a few jump scares that don’t really land.

Final Thoughts –Crispy wants to be a shocking found footage film, but fails to land the horror.

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2025-11-26 15:38