Would You Rather

Name: Would You Rather
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: February 8, 2013
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 20
Cast: Brittany Snow, Charlie Hofheimer, Enver Gjokaj, Jeffrey Combs, John Heard

2013

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IFC Midnight | Release Date: February 8, 2013

Starring: Brittany Snow, Charlie Hofheimer, Enver Gjokaj, Jeffrey Combs, John Heard, Jonathan Coyne, June Squibb, Larry Gilliard Jr., Logan Miller, Sasha Grey

Summary: What would you do if a millionaire offered you a chance to solve all your life’s problems? After the tragic death of her parents, Iris (Brittany Snow) is desperate to make ends meet while caring for her terminally ill younger brother. When a seemingly philanthropic aristocrat invites her to an exclusive dinner party that offers the chanceWhat would you do if a millionaire offered you a chance to solve all your life’s problems? After the tragic death of her parents, Iris (Brittany Snow) is desperate to make ends meet while caring for her terminally ill younger brother. When a seemingly philanthropic aristocrat invites her to an exclusive dinner party that offers the chance at untold riches, she arrives to find herself in a group of similarly desperate individuals and forced to play a sadistic game of Would You Rather, where only the winner will get out alive. As the game progress Iris must decide how far she will go to save her brother… and herself. [IFC Films]… Expand

Director: David Guy Levy

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 93 min

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Critic Reviews

The Hollywood Reporter - Frank Scheck

Feb 6, 2013

You'll never play the titular parlor game again after watching Would You Rather, director David Guy Levy’s clever exercise in torture porn that manages to display as much restraint as genuine sickness. Read full review

Village Voice - Michael Nordine

Feb 6, 2013

Would You Rather verges on genuine intrigue at times, but it's ultimately just a slasher without the gore. Read full review

Observer - Rex Reed

Feb 6, 2013

It reminded me of everything from "Ten Little Indians" to a low-budget take on Neil Simon’s "Murder by Death" without the laughs. It’s diverting for people who love games, but not for the squeamish. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Nathan Rabin

Feb 6, 2013

Would You Rather has one major asset in an appropriately gothic, larger-than-life performance by Jeffrey Combs, the great, chameleon-like character actor best known for playing a mad scientist in "Re-Animator." Read full review

Slant Magazine - Steve Macfarlane

Feb 7, 2013

A shrill Indiewood torture porn that, despite promised shocks and revulsions, doesn't even have the conviction to hold its camera on the story's most appalling twists. Read full review

Variety - Geoff Berkshire

Feb 15, 2013

Results are simple-minded at best, contemptible at worst; most audiences would rather watch anything else. Read full review

New York Post - Sara Stewart

Feb 7, 2013

Would you rather . . . watch this movie, or spend an hour and a half having your arm hairs plucked out with a rusty pair of tweezers? I’d have chosen the latter if it’d been on offer. Read full review

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scolon26j98

Nov 19, 2014

I absolutely loved this movie! I loved the plot and the cast. I think Brittany Snow could've done better acting and the guy who played Lucas in the movie did a really good job on acting. His part towards the end where he was forced to slit his eye gave me goosebumps all over. It was so nerveI absolutely loved this movie! I loved the plot and the cast. I think Brittany Snow could've done better acting and the guy who played Lucas in the movie did a really good job on acting. His part towards the end where he was forced to slit his eye gave me goosebumps all over. It was so nerve wracking just watching him. And when he actually slit his eye I just had to look away. The whole game throughout this movie was **** up and I couldn't stand the fact that you legit had to do the choices when they were both harsh and terrifying. If it was me, and I had to choose, I would've just said no and would have rather had the servant guy shoot me than to continue playing that gruesome game. I was also surprised that Snow survived being held underwater for two minutes. I thought she was sure to die, but at the same time the main character really never dies. I wished that Lucas was the one to survive, it would've been a good twist. I didn't like the fact that Snow went through that whole death defying game for her brother just to go home and find out he's dead. He was dead right? I mean, it looked like he was, but he could've just passed out or something. Nevermind, he probably did die, it's just that Snow was screaming "What did you do?" and it got me thinking that he might've taken drugs or something and overdosed. But overall, I like the movie and had a good time watching it, no, to better phrase it, I had an exciting time that left me holding my pillow to cover my face. There ya go.… Expand

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RRJ

Dec 31, 2013

Very good movie. One of the best of this 'type'. You know the type, certain amount of characters are stuck in a room and they have to find a way out or solve how to get out. Similar films? Clue, Cube, Saw 2-7 etc. I found this film very enjoyable and the main 'villain' or well antagonize wasVery good movie. One of the best of this 'type'. You know the type, certain amount of characters are stuck in a room and they have to find a way out or solve how to get out. Similar films? Clue, Cube, Saw 2-7 etc. I found this film very enjoyable and the main 'villain' or well antagonize was hilarious. I'd say its worth a watch. It's not even full of a bunch of blood and gore either. Honestly, I think this movie deserves more love. I gave it a 9.

Thanks for reading my review. Check it out if you're a fan of...

1. Horror films.
2. So called 'torture porn' eh, I'm not a fan of that term because its honestly seen as negative but this film is more than just people getting tortured. Hope that didn't turn you off from the film.
3. Characters in a room films. Seriously, I don't know what to call these types of films. Remember the Twilight Zone episode Five Characters In Search of an Exit? I like stuff like that. A bunch of characters stuck in a room and they have to figure out how to get out of the room. Well in this movie they have to play a game. You like the SAW films? Hey you might like this. Or maybe you won't but I still say its worth checking out.… Expand

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Kiva

Aug 23, 2013

This film is for some reason one of the best horror movies that I have seen. It gives what the audience wants violence,blood, suspense and a really good ending, which was a little predictable but was still really good. The story was truly original and the cast was better than I expected. TheThis film is for some reason one of the best horror movies that I have seen. It gives what the audience wants violence,blood, suspense and a really good ending, which was a little predictable but was still really good. The story was truly original and the cast was better than I expected. The whole movie was more sadistic than Saw and it was really shocking and terrifying I even felt like I was playing that game. If you like the Saw movie you will love Would you rather. This film is one of the most disturbing ,yet entertaining and really good, movie and if you like horror movies this one is a must-watch… Expand

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hopefulcynic

Mar 22, 2016

When I saw the cast, the guy from My name is Earl, Ricky from Trailer park boys, and well... Sasha's Grey, I had very low expectations. I mean two hilarious actors and a porn star in a horror movie just didn't seem like it would work. After watching the film, I was pleasantly surprised.When I saw the cast, the guy from My name is Earl, Ricky from Trailer park boys, and well... Sasha's Grey, I had very low expectations. I mean two hilarious actors and a porn star in a horror movie just didn't seem like it would work. After watching the film, I was pleasantly surprised. There's nothing really that stands out and the whole thing plays out rather predictably, but I still enjoyed Would you Rather. It's not scary in the slightest, but is entertaining to watch unfold.… Expand

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mbeckford

Sep 16, 2014

Forget the critic scores.This movie is mostly enjoyable to horror movie fans. Not to bash the critics, but don't they read the movie description before watching? Wouldn't this line turn them off to the movie, or at least force these critics to put themselves in a horror aficionado's shoesForget the critic scores.This movie is mostly enjoyable to horror movie fans. Not to bash the critics, but don't they read the movie description before watching? Wouldn't this line turn them off to the movie, or at least force these critics to put themselves in a horror aficionado's shoes while watching the flick?

"she arrives to find herself ... forced to play a sadistic game of Would You Rather, where only the winner will get out alive."

The movie has a great premise AND original story with fine acting to boot (rare in a B-movie). Budget limits are effectively managed so that you barely notice the low budget impact. In fact, because some of the more horrific scenes are not shown they are more cringe-worthy as your mind gets to fill in the details.

But the standout is Jeffrey Combs of Reanimator/From Beyond fame that plays the host of the WORST DINNER PARTY GAME EVER! He balances his sociopathic morality with a genteel propriety that makes his character stand out of the very-disposable extras.

The twist ending is predictable and you wish the more dastardly character deaths were more horrific, but overall it is a very entertaining horror flick. The excellent Roger Ebert, God rest his soul, would hate this movie, but I would never use his reviews for horror movies.… Expand

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Wombats123

Mar 21, 2017

Simply put, this movie does not have much going for it. It'll be entertaining if you're in the mood for torture porn, but other than that, it has little redeeming qualities.

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ProfessorBlack

Feb 8, 2014

A movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat for something great to happen. That moment never comes. Predictably cheesy scenes and characters that serve no purpose.

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