The fifth film in the horror franchise brings everything back to its roots, in more ways than one.
movie. Barrera’s Sam is capable and confident while giving zero fucks about almost anything. Savoy Brown and Gooding play unique, funny twins who are at each others’
throats but always have that special sibling love below the surface. Quaid is perfect as the always suspicious boyfriend and Minnette is sympathetic while also being sweet. Everyone is great, right down the line. That goes for the original cast too. While they don’t have as much to do this time around, Campbell, Cox, and Arquette elevate the movie every time they’re on screen. Part of that is how the script advances the characters not just since, but going all the way back to the original, and part of it is just an intangible level of comfort. Campbell and Cox are 10 years more badass this time around, coming into the movie and just showering it with expertise and class.