Hook (2025) Movie Review

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Hook – Movie Review

First Reaction – Hook is a fun late-night slasher.

Director: Andrea M Catinella

Writer: Harry Boxley (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Kelly Rian Sanson (Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey 2)
  • Stephen Staley (Cinderella’s Revenge)
  • Keith Eyles (Mouseboat Massacre)
  • Charlotte Jackson Coleman (Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare)

Following John Darling’s death at Lily’s hands and losing his hand to Peter Pan, Lily – daughter of Peter and Wendy – is about to encounter turmoil as her drug-influenced biological father, James Hook, seeks vengeance. This violence will continue until Hook marries Wendy Darling.

Runtime: 1 Hour 13 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Plot: The narrative unfolds as Lily (Sanson) gets ready for her 18th birthday celebration. Her companions, Carly (Adebajo), Pepper (Desmond), Syd (Farrell), Salt (Tosini), Noah (Shangazhike) and Jamie (Miller), have planned a surprise party for her. However, a mysterious message reveals to Lily that the man she’s known as her father isn’t biologically her father.

The weekend is clouded with uncertainty, as it turns out her biological father is a ruthless murderer, Hook (Staley). This dangerous man has managed to elude authorities. Now, he’s back in town, seeking his daughter and eliminating anyone who doesn’t welcome him.

Verdict on Hook

Recap

The film chronicles a teenage girl’s preparations for her eighteenth birthday. But, an unexpected revelation emerges when her biological father reappears, seeking vengeance. He first targets her friends, eventually revealing his sinister motives.

Best Parts

In a unique twist on public domain projects-turned-horror flicks, this film takes the whimsical concept of pixie dust causing transformations and flips it into a terrifying nightmare. From a diehard slasher perspective, it delivers effectively, with the antagonist designed to use their weapon frequently rather than relying on random props. The result is an engaging slasher film, neither excessively gory nor attempting to surpass the greats in the genre.

Worst Parts

If you’ve grown weary of watching public domain horror films, this won’t encourage you to reconsider your decision. In some parts, the second half of the movie might seem hurried or incomplete.

Final Thoughts –Hook is a fun, wacky public domain horror movie.

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2025-06-21 14:37