Shudder Day: Founders Day (2023/4)

 From a Scream to a Whisper?

This is a 2024 Slasher Film that technically came out in Theaters (so Wikipedia says), but I have zero memory of it.

Since America is in a Slasher mood, let's check out...

The Film begins with establishing a few things.

A small Town is nearing a contentious Mayoral Election.
The Daughter of one of the Candidates is dating...a girl?!?  Gasp.

As they talk about how the girlfriend is going to leave, a masked man shows up and attacks the Daughter!

She's thought dead after being tossed off of a small bridge.

In the aftermath, the ire between the Candidates grows even greater!

As tensions rise, so does the body count!

People connected to the Candidates are targeted.

Things take a big turn (which I won't SPOIL) and now things are even more complicated.

Who are the killers?

Things get really tense as everyone is a suspect.

Well, not the dead people- of course.

As the finale approaches, who is behind the killings and why?
In lieu of a SPOILER, here's one of the many Character Posters for the Film that I totally picked at random.

The End.

A Film that doesn't feel all that original...but does have some stuff to say.

This one is interesting in many ways and very generic in others.

This straight-up feels like a Modern Slasher, coming out after Scream's return.  This one really focuses on the mystery over the body count, which is at least nice.

Thankfully, this is one of those Slashers where there are still a few likable/redeeming Characters and not just assholes.  There are obviously SOME, but having less of them means more.

Day has some decent kills, complete with obvious setup and a few that subvert expectations.  The Masked Killer reminds me of the last Episode of Batman: The Animated Series though.

Without any SPOILERs, this one has quite a few twists in the last hour or so and keeps you guessing somewhat.

Considering that I've seen so many low-Budget Slashers on Tubi, seeing this one rated at 4 on IMDB sems a bit low.  I'd say that a high 6 or low 7 is more accurate.

Take us away, Japanese Poster!

A Film that appeared and disappeared into Streaming Purgatory very quickly.  Even so, I think it is pretty good and definitely better than its online Rating would suggest.