Initiation

The kills get boring very quickly; I've seen cheese-grater injuries that were more grisly.

No horror movie ever gets the fraternity-sorority scene right, but this one is trying to be thoughtful, at least.

This is better than an average hack-and-slash, thinking about more than just blood and gore -- although there is plenty of blood and gore.

Don't bother trying to figure out whodunnit because the revelation makes no sense.

Even when the killings reach their crescendo, there is a notable lack of true terror, due mostly to the fact that most characters lack the depth to warrant much audience concern for whether they live or die.

It may pledge to be “Gen Z’s answer to Scream” but Initiation doesn’t quite make the grade.

A thoughtful and welcome consideration of grief masquerading as a slasher (albeit still a good one), Initiation is a stunning showcase for co-writer and lead actress Lindsay LaVanchy.

An inspired and effective semi-slasher that doubles as a mostly effective critique of rape culture. Co-writer and lead actress LaVanchy is one to watch.

Initiation has some of the ingredients of a great slasher but sadly does not realize its full potential.

Repels against the usual tropes and ups the stakes through a great use of drama that elevates the scares.