When I first saw this I thought 'Cool, a big budget take on the Arcade Machine Spooky Story' but then I saw it and it was a letdown. Low budget stuff on youtube like Ahoy's actual documentary on the game or Cinemassacre's mock review of it blew this actual professionally made one out of the water. The acting, the direction, the mood, all kind of slapped together to create a goofy premise. It seems the team was kind of stumped at how to show a Arcade Game as a creepy thing without throwing a monster into the mix.
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A Masterpiece of 80's throwback.
bodystorm18 June 2020
Warning: Spoilers
This was a surprise package of an episode that completely took me my surprise. The vintage feel to the 1984 arcade theme feels totally authentic and as soon as you see Adrienne Barbeau casted, you know it's the real deal. What I didn't expect was the subtle nod to LGBT - a delicate and fresh take that is done so well. In some ways I felt more drawn in than I did with Stranger Things. This doesn't take itself too seriously which adds the appeal. All the main cast do a brilliant job. For me, this episode is a stand alone of the series, so it gets a full house score.
Polybius
bobcobb3012 October 2017
Warning: Spoilers
This was clearly inspired by Stranger Things and the rise of 80's nostalgia, but that is seeing a rebirth for a reason. This was a fun hour of TV tonight that did not take itself too seriously. I'm not quite sure what the ending with the shower was, but that's a small gripe in an otherwise eventful program.
I was really impressed by Gabrielle Elyse as Amy in this episode. She has a bright future in this business.
I was really impressed by Gabrielle Elyse as Amy in this episode. She has a bright future in this business.
Masterpiece!
judeduderios29 January 2021
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