Just really didn't care for it. It didn't seem scary or spooky or have any plot that was original or in any way different from norm. The acting wasn't great. Just not much to it and definitely no UMPH.
21 Reviews
Redone, Regurgitated, Reboredom.
wandernn1-81-68327420 October 2021
There were some good aspects to it.
Patient44419 June 2021
Queen of Spades had me interested, but while I was watching it I kept wondering how much better could this have been if there was a proper budget attached to it. Clearly no special effects, some make-up and the necessarily distorted voice and that is it, the rest, camera work and actors doing their job.
So all in all a quite practical movie, with an overused plot, the same development of such productions, but I have to admit the execution was not bad. Not great, not good, but not bad, this is why I rated it 4 stars, cause it had something going for it, just that they took absolutely no chances with this film. At any given point during its runtime, you're able to predict the next 2 even 3 moves that will be soon to come, and the ending itself, I mean come on, one last moment to shine and they didn't even go out with a spark.
Queen of Spades is the same movie you've seen during the 80-90s period, so definitely not something to recommend unless you want to hook up on some nostalgia. Again, not the worst of movies, but adds nothing new to the haunting formula.
Cheers!
So all in all a quite practical movie, with an overused plot, the same development of such productions, but I have to admit the execution was not bad. Not great, not good, but not bad, this is why I rated it 4 stars, cause it had something going for it, just that they took absolutely no chances with this film. At any given point during its runtime, you're able to predict the next 2 even 3 moves that will be soon to come, and the ending itself, I mean come on, one last moment to shine and they didn't even go out with a spark.
Queen of Spades is the same movie you've seen during the 80-90s period, so definitely not something to recommend unless you want to hook up on some nostalgia. Again, not the worst of movies, but adds nothing new to the haunting formula.
Cheers!
Cursed
kosmasp27 November 2021
Fun fact to start off: using a mythology/theme or whatever you want to call it, that other movie(s) have used, does not make this a remake of said movie(s). But I get if you feel there are similarities. They are kind of obvious or come with the territory.
That being said, this is another horror movie that starts off quite interesting and then continues with characters doing something they just shouldn't be doing. But then again, if we didn't have those scene that are extremely cringe worthy ... well the movie(s) wouldn't happen ... so either cut this some slack and go with the flow or don't watch it at all.
Of course there are more flaws ahead and this does not have the best actors (although for horror movie standards they are not so bad either) or the biggest budget. But it works with what it has, the shock effects are working most of the time and the twists are nicely put along the way.
That being said, this is another horror movie that starts off quite interesting and then continues with characters doing something they just shouldn't be doing. But then again, if we didn't have those scene that are extremely cringe worthy ... well the movie(s) wouldn't happen ... so either cut this some slack and go with the flow or don't watch it at all.
Of course there are more flaws ahead and this does not have the best actors (although for horror movie standards they are not so bad either) or the biggest budget. But it works with what it has, the shock effects are working most of the time and the twists are nicely put along the way.
Just watch the two Russian Queen of spades movies
rqualls-8220927 July 2021
I've seen both the Russian Queen of spades and queen of spades the dark rite. While those movies were...ok. The first being the better of the two in my opinion.
This version was simply not good. Bad acting, the protagonists' ill placed teen angst against her mother (for some reason) along with the anger of her friend against her mother. None of the actors seemed to know how to display any sort of emotion. Just dry, dull performances and direction. Terribly predictable, terribly acted. Just plain terrible.
This one is a hard pass, my friends.
This version was simply not good. Bad acting, the protagonists' ill placed teen angst against her mother (for some reason) along with the anger of her friend against her mother. None of the actors seemed to know how to display any sort of emotion. Just dry, dull performances and direction. Terribly predictable, terribly acted. Just plain terrible.
This one is a hard pass, my friends.
Couldn't finish
CptnBetty8 November 2021
I stuck with it as long as I could but ultimately couldn't finish the movie.
The entire cast acted like they all took some Benadryl before filming. No chemistry. Low key acting. Nothing particularly scary happens. Done up right it might have been a fun watch.
The entire cast acted like they all took some Benadryl before filming. No chemistry. Low key acting. Nothing particularly scary happens. Done up right it might have been a fun watch.
Just downright boring...
paul_haakonsen27 August 2021
Granted, I haven't had the opportunity to watch the 2015 Russian horror movie "Queen of Spades: The Dark Rite" (aka "Pikovaya dama. Chyornyy obryad"), upon which this 2021 horror movie "Queen of Spades" apparently is based. So I have no idea how much of this 2021 movie is a copy-paste job or if they actually changed the storyline in some way.
Regardless, as I had the opportunity to sit down and watch this 2021 horror movie from writers John Ainslie and Patrick White, of course I did so, as it was a horror movie that I hadn't already seen. However, being unfamiliar with this movie and both the 2015 movie, then I had no idea what I was in for here. So I had no expectations to "Queen of Spades" as I sat down to watch it.
Sure, this movie's cover was actually interesting enough, but sadly the cover turned out to be the best feature of the entire movie. Yeah, trust me, "Queen of Spades" was that boring and that uneventful. So it was quite the ordeal to sit through this snoozefest of a movie.
"Queen of Spades" utterly failed to interest me, much less entertain me. And as for this being a horror movie, well that was stretching the term horror. Sure, if you are fresh off the boat and "Queen of Spades" is your first horror movie ever, I am sure there is something scary here. But if you have seen just a handful of horror movies ever, then "Queen of Spades" falls terribly short of being scary or even entertaining.
The acting in the movie was lukewarm, just as the storyline was, so you will not be finding yourself in for a grandiose treat in terms of acting performances here. But I doubt it was the actors and actresses that put on these rigid and wooden performances. I am sure that they were effectively held back by an inferior and subpar script, dialogue and a total lack of proper character development.
The character gallery in the movie was every bit as interesting and layered as a glass of water. Talk about having a collection of pointless characters with horrible dialogue. And that sort of stuff just doesn't make for proper or good entertainment. It amazes me that stuff like this actually happens in movies. Doesn't someone read through the scripts before filming and raises a hand or a voice?
Then there was the Queen of Spades herself. Yeah, let's just leave that alone. It was that bad.
If you enjoy horror movies, you need to skip on "Queen of Spades", because this movie simply isn't worth the time, money or effort.
My rating of director Patrick White's 2021 horror movie "Queen of Spades" lands on a generous two out of ten stars.
Regardless, as I had the opportunity to sit down and watch this 2021 horror movie from writers John Ainslie and Patrick White, of course I did so, as it was a horror movie that I hadn't already seen. However, being unfamiliar with this movie and both the 2015 movie, then I had no idea what I was in for here. So I had no expectations to "Queen of Spades" as I sat down to watch it.
Sure, this movie's cover was actually interesting enough, but sadly the cover turned out to be the best feature of the entire movie. Yeah, trust me, "Queen of Spades" was that boring and that uneventful. So it was quite the ordeal to sit through this snoozefest of a movie.
"Queen of Spades" utterly failed to interest me, much less entertain me. And as for this being a horror movie, well that was stretching the term horror. Sure, if you are fresh off the boat and "Queen of Spades" is your first horror movie ever, I am sure there is something scary here. But if you have seen just a handful of horror movies ever, then "Queen of Spades" falls terribly short of being scary or even entertaining.
The acting in the movie was lukewarm, just as the storyline was, so you will not be finding yourself in for a grandiose treat in terms of acting performances here. But I doubt it was the actors and actresses that put on these rigid and wooden performances. I am sure that they were effectively held back by an inferior and subpar script, dialogue and a total lack of proper character development.
The character gallery in the movie was every bit as interesting and layered as a glass of water. Talk about having a collection of pointless characters with horrible dialogue. And that sort of stuff just doesn't make for proper or good entertainment. It amazes me that stuff like this actually happens in movies. Doesn't someone read through the scripts before filming and raises a hand or a voice?
Then there was the Queen of Spades herself. Yeah, let's just leave that alone. It was that bad.
If you enjoy horror movies, you need to skip on "Queen of Spades", because this movie simply isn't worth the time, money or effort.
My rating of director Patrick White's 2021 horror movie "Queen of Spades" lands on a generous two out of ten stars.
Good Canadian Horror!
Princess_SFWS16 June 2021
Absolute bore
takato052426 September 2021
I've seen the original Russian movies. They weren't the best award winning films, but were entertaining. This movie is not. Boring plain faced teens with so much drama they should be working for TNT. Yet, none of them could convey a single emotion in their expressions, words, or body language. I didn't even bother finishing this mess. But hey, at least the black/Indian guy didn't die first! He died second lol.
Had to come back and edit this review. Having random loud noises does not make for a scary film. If you enter someone's house uninvited you can't just go around tazing them. Gosh these are some super unattractive people, even for low modern standards, making them completely unlikable or relatable. I agree with other reviewers: the mother looks more like the girl's sister and they act more like estranged friends. I honestly thought these kids were supposed to be in college. Where are all the other parents? Where do they live that the schools and apartments look like something you'd see in Europe? There isn't a single redeeming quality of this movie.
Had to come back and edit this review. Having random loud noises does not make for a scary film. If you enter someone's house uninvited you can't just go around tazing them. Gosh these are some super unattractive people, even for low modern standards, making them completely unlikable or relatable. I agree with other reviewers: the mother looks more like the girl's sister and they act more like estranged friends. I honestly thought these kids were supposed to be in college. Where are all the other parents? Where do they live that the schools and apartments look like something you'd see in Europe? There isn't a single redeeming quality of this movie.
Decent, good acting
victorfernandes-5895111 January 2022
bleh
WankerReviews17 June 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Seemed promising at first but then half way through it follows the usual horror movie exorcism troupes. Predictable ending, didn't like that they're still killing off the token black person first. Movie wastes no time getting to the point. The ghost design could have been better and less cgi. Got bored half way through, acting is good though.
Classic horror film
yykovaleva21 June 2021
Why are Americans /Canadians afraid of reading subtitles
gmcloon616 June 2021
I liked the Russian movie better . Still as far as overdramatic redone versions of foreign films goes it's not the worst .
Mum looks barely older than daughter and nearly laughed at girl saying she told police she was babysitting girl who actually looks same age as her .Annoying and pestering strangers online when you do something dumb and trying to blame them for not helping, super irritating.
. Not really scary , well maybe if you're a teen who never watches horror movies.. honestly if I hadn't seen the original it would have been a decent movie with a few creepy bits . Worth a watch .
Personally the super young pretty mum and model looking teens is a bit of a put off to me, but the younguns probably prefer it that way 😂there's definitely a lot worse movies out there.
It looked good , nothing spectacularly original but okay.
Mum looks barely older than daughter and nearly laughed at girl saying she told police she was babysitting girl who actually looks same age as her .Annoying and pestering strangers online when you do something dumb and trying to blame them for not helping, super irritating.
. Not really scary , well maybe if you're a teen who never watches horror movies.. honestly if I hadn't seen the original it would have been a decent movie with a few creepy bits . Worth a watch .
Personally the super young pretty mum and model looking teens is a bit of a put off to me, but the younguns probably prefer it that way 😂there's definitely a lot worse movies out there.
It looked good , nothing spectacularly original but okay.
Show me your cards
Stanlee1073 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
This is a typical Hollywood horror film. It lacks the scares of its Asian counterpart. It is clichéd & I think the writers of Bloody Mary may have something to say about this storyline... It also pays homage to one of the infamous classic film. The ending is so predictable.
Fun ride!
Princess_SFWS18 June 2021
What a waste!
stormiecondry2 October 2022
This was a waste of a Great title. Had more thought in the storyline, and better actors FOR sure been considered. I think the title could have at least been a good "knockoff" to Bloody Mary, but it was really just thrown together. Do Not Waste Your Time!! The actors show hardly any emotion what so ever. The movie jumps straight into chaos. Without letting it build, or really explaining much all. The actress Katy. While spooky carries the same expression, and to e throughout the entire movie. Like I said the title was extremely catchy, but was a huge disappointment. What's the deal with the mom also, and the oversized markings that I guess is proof you have "been marked".
Meh
feliciataylor-168278 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This movie was extremely boring and predictable. It's a mix of several classic horror films... candyman, conjuring, and exorcist-you name it.
The acting is cringy, especially the mother daughter combo. The storyline/plot leaves so much to be desired. You'll ask yourself why are you doing that, why are the mirrors still up, how did you know to do this or that?!!
The acting is cringy, especially the mother daughter combo. The storyline/plot leaves so much to be desired. You'll ask yourself why are you doing that, why are the mirrors still up, how did you know to do this or that?!!
Mirror mirror on the wall
Bernie444416 January 2024
This is just a run of the mill possession story.
What? This is actually a rehash of the Russian horror movie Pikovaya dama. Chyornyy obryad (2015) (aka "Pikovaya dama. Chyornyy obryad"). This version does not require subtitles.
This is not as good as most or more original of the genre. It is kids playing with a summoning spell that of course summons. Naturally, they must all die. Will they take it in their stride or try to undo what they have done?
There is nothing exceptional so people that like this stuff will either praise the movie for following the standard formula or diss the movie as nothing unique including the acting and storyline.
The actors are not known except for a few contemporary movies that you may have watched. The main queen Ava Preston does have 30+ credits to her name.
What? This is actually a rehash of the Russian horror movie Pikovaya dama. Chyornyy obryad (2015) (aka "Pikovaya dama. Chyornyy obryad"). This version does not require subtitles.
This is not as good as most or more original of the genre. It is kids playing with a summoning spell that of course summons. Naturally, they must all die. Will they take it in their stride or try to undo what they have done?
There is nothing exceptional so people that like this stuff will either praise the movie for following the standard formula or diss the movie as nothing unique including the acting and storyline.
The actors are not known except for a few contemporary movies that you may have watched. The main queen Ava Preston does have 30+ credits to her name.
It was alright.
ccamn1 May 2024
Warning: Spoilers
It was definitely a slow burn. Towards the end things finally started to happen but it left with a lot unfinished. Like how do they continue on with life after two people died from the same apartment? Did the police just chalk it up to demon possession? I highly doubt that. 5 people died and not one cop investigated it. It would have been better if they ended it with something more realistic than a birthday party with smiling faces. There is no way that a girl that lost all of her close friends, one by her own hand, would be this happy. It felt like they just skipped the entire movie and added a demon cat.
It was so good
qusaymohamed-4609322 July 2022
Queen Of Spades
a_baron21 December 2021
Look in the mirror and say her name three times. Not his name this time, Candyman has been and gone.
The theme of this film will be familiar to horror fans. It begins with four teens witnessing a suicide; the victim jumps off a building and takes a while to die. Then there are three teens, then two - both of the guys are gone. But who can save the day? Not the one who discovered Smirnov - an irresistible if dated cultural reference - that was the second guy to die. Enter Smirnov! This film doesn't really have anything to recommend it until the climax, when we are in "Exorcist" territory with an interesting twist, and this is where it scores.
But did they really exorcise the Queen Of Spades - what do you think?
The theme of this film will be familiar to horror fans. It begins with four teens witnessing a suicide; the victim jumps off a building and takes a while to die. Then there are three teens, then two - both of the guys are gone. But who can save the day? Not the one who discovered Smirnov - an irresistible if dated cultural reference - that was the second guy to die. Enter Smirnov! This film doesn't really have anything to recommend it until the climax, when we are in "Exorcist" territory with an interesting twist, and this is where it scores.
But did they really exorcise the Queen Of Spades - what do you think?
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