{"id":11374,"date":"2023-11-03T02:09:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T09:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=11374"},"modified":"2023-11-03T14:11:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T21:11:32","slug":"five-nights-at-freddys-a-comedic-horror-film-filled-with-intensity-and-suspense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2023\/five-nights-at-freddys-a-comedic-horror-film-filled-with-intensity-and-suspense\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s * A Comedic Horror Film, Filled With Intensity And Suspense"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.poster.jpg?resize=190%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11375\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6333333333333333;width:112px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.poster.jpg?resize=190%2C300&amp;ssl=1 190w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.poster.jpg?w=379&amp;ssl=1 379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear&#8217;s Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won&#8217;t be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Mikella G. comments, \u201c<em>Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0is a comedic horror film, filled with intensity and suspense. It brought me to the edge of my seat and kept me wanting more\u2026 The message of\u00a0<em>Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s<\/em>\u00a0is to listen to your heart and never give up on what you believe in.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s<br>By Mikella G., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Five Nights at Freddy\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0is a comedic horror film, filled with intensity and suspense. It brought me to the edge of my seat and kept me wanting more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qY6OU4oxvSk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.a.jpg?resize=300%2C203&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11380\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.477832512315271;object-fit:cover;width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.a.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.a.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Based on the popular and highly-engaging video game, the storyline follows Mike (Josh Hutcherson), who is struggling to make it financially while having to care for his younger sister. He gets offered a security job night shift for the abandoned \u201cFreddy\u2019s Pizzeria\u201d and, at first, is hesitant, but eventually realizes that he has no choice. Mike struggles with past family trauma and has very vivid dreams at night. When he starts to fall asleep at work his dreams get longer and clearer. He soon learns that the job he has taken can be the answer to more things than he could have ever imagined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge standout in this film is the cinematography. Every camera angle holds so much purpose, and is made with such intention. Moods are created from a singular camera angle and set the tone for the entire film. For example, the flashbacks scenes that accompany Mike&#8217;s dreams focus on specific moments to highlight their importance. The director, Chris Columbus, creates this uncomfortable feeling through his work, and delivers an outstanding film. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.c.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11378\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5;object-fit:cover;width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.c.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.c.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, I really enjoyed the suspense throughout the entire movie. I never knew what was going to happen next, and I was riveted to the screen. I wanted to cover my eyes, but didn\u2019t want to look away at the same time! There is the perfect amount of scariness, laughter and surprise. Lastly, the message of this film is both heartwarming and intriguing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The importance of never giving up is highlighted in such an interesting way and can almost be hard to spot. However, at the end, even though we are left wanting more, it is clear that hope is one of the only ways to get through life. Joy and happiness is a must in order to continue successfully, and that is the underlying meaning of this movie.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.b.jpg?resize=300%2C196&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11379\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.b.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/fnaf.b.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The message of\u00a0<em>Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s<\/em>\u00a0is to listen to your heart and never give up on what you believe in. Be forewarned that this film does include gruesome content.<br><br>I give\u00a0<em>Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s<\/em>\u00a04 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. You can watch\u00a0<em>Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s<\/em>\u00a0in theaters and on Peacock October 27, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VH9WCFV6XQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Five Nights at Freddy&#8217;s,&#8221; a comedic horror film, features a security guard uncovering intriguing events at Freddy Fazbear&#8217;s Pizza. The film&#8217;s superb cinematography and suspenseful storyline earned positive reviews from KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Mikella G., who praised its core message of resilience and following one&#8217;s heart. The film, recommended for ages 12 and up, is available in theaters and on Peacock.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4949,15,4],"tags":[7119,7104,7118,7107,7114,7106,7113,7120,7105,7121,7122,2444,7109,7125,7115,7116,7111,7124,7112,7117,7123,1166,7103,7108,7110],"class_list":["post-11374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","category-tv","tag-asher-colton-spence","tag-chris-columbus-director","tag-christian-stokes","tag-david-lind","tag-elizabeth-lail","tag-emma-tammi","tag-five-nights-at-freddys-movie","tag-five-nights-at-freddys-movie-2","tag-fnaf","tag-fnaf-movie","tag-grant-feely","tag-halloween","tag-halloween-special","tag-jason-blum","tag-jophielle-love","tag-josh-hutcherson","tag-kat-conner-sterling","tag-liam-hendrix","tag-mary-stuart-masterson","tag-matthew-lillard","tag-michael-p-sullivan","tag-movie-reviews","tag-piper-rubio","tag-scott-cawthon","tag-tyler-macintyre"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-2Xs","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11374","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11374"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11374\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11387,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11374\/revisions\/11387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11374"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11374"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11374"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}