You're Next (2011)
Release Year: 2011
Nation: N/A
Alternative Title: Cacería macabra, Você é o Próximo, Sina oled järgmine, Tú eres el siguiente, Eisai o epomenos
Director: Adam Wingard
Writer: N/A
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: HanWay Films, Snoot Entertainment
Genre: Horror, Horror Film, Slasher Film, Thriller
Budget: $1,000,000 (estimated)
Keywords
Keywords: breaking a lightbulb, crashing through a window, crossbow, deadpan comedy, gore, hired killer, home invasion, jumping out a window, masked killer, masked man, masked villain, meat hammer, no cell phone signal, sole survivor, stepping on a nail, strong female lead, surprise ending, survivalist, throat cut, victim fights back
Story
In Adam Wingard's 'You're Next', Aubrey and Paul Davison invite their family to a weekend celebration at their secluded estate in an attempt to mend broken family ties. However, the peaceful gathering turns into a nightmare when mysterious assailants wearing animal masks suddenly attack the house. The intruders, led by a masked killer wielding a crossbow and meat hammer, begin picking off the family members one by one. Among the victims is Paul's sister, Erin, who fights back against her would-be killers with surprising skill and resourcefulness. As the night progresses, the tables turn, and Erin becomes the sole survivor, revealing that she may not be entirely innocent herself.
Summary
'You're Next' (2011) is a home invasion horror film directed by Adam Wingard, known for his work in the 'Purple Tentacle'-series of films. The movie centers around a wealthy family whose weekend getaway turns into a bloody battle for survival against a group of masked intruders. While initially playing the role of the typical Final Girl archetype, Erin (played by Sharni Vinson) subverts expectations by proving to be more than capable of fighting back and outsmarting her attackers. The film is notable for its dark humor, strong female lead, and twist ending that challenges traditional horror movie tropes.
