Gretel & Hansel Gets Lost in Its Beautiful Woods
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.

A group of old friends reunite for a weekend getaway, but tensions rise with the arrival of Alice and her unsettling new boyfriend, Chris. As the couple's strange behavior unravels, the group begins to suspect a more sinister agenda.
Gretel & Hansel falters due to its razor thin story and lack of characterization. It loses sight of horror’s key rule: In order to create an effective tale, characters and emotions must be emphasized.
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