It's been about a decade since I've played the game, so I'm coming at it with a bit of a fresh perspective. But it turns out that doesn't matter anyway because it's a completely different plot from the game featuring new characters. The only actor who returns is Peter Stormare, who reprises his role as Dr. Hill.
It's essentially a slasher flick with the element of a time loop where they are repeatedly murdered in different ways and must find a way to escape alive. The game was designed to be a send-up of cheesy teen horror movies, so it stands to reason that it would be adapted as such. However, the interactive thrill is lost in a more conventional narrative. It's simply not that exciting if you've already played the game. If you want a truly fun and original take on the genre that breaks all the rules, check out The Cabin in the Woods.
They turned an innovative game experience into a mediocre movie. Just another entry for the live-action video game collection.
2½ spontaneous combustions out of 5
