The body swapping comedy is a classic subgenre in the film world. The most famous examples are probably the two Freaky Friday versions, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jodie Foster respectively, as two daughters switch roles with their mothers. 2020’s Freaky Body Swap With Blood Rage puts the idea into a horror movie. With under 600 ratings on Moviepilot, it is still an insider tip. Fortunately, you can stream the film with the flat rate on Amazon Prime *
What is Freaky about?
As a 17-year-old, Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton) leads a relatively unspectacular life at Blissfield Valley High School. She is a popular victim for the popular kids, otherwise she tries to stay in the background with her friends.
Freaky – Trailer (German) HD
As Millie ponders that she wouldn’t survive long in a horror movie, her life quickly turns into one: notorious serial killer Blissfield Butcher (Vince Vaughn) chooses her as his next target. But instead of killing her, the psychopath and the teenager just swap bodies.
Vince Vaughan and Kathryn Newton Are Awesome: Why Freaky Is Worth It
The most important thing about a body swapping comedy is the actors, who have to fully engage in their role twist and don’t shy away from silly slapstick. Kathryn Newton and Vince Vaughn are clearly enjoying the freaky experiment. (Interview with new Marvel star Kathryn Newton)
Newton, who changes into the role of the serial killer, suddenly runs around with an extremely convincing, diabolical look. Vince Vaughan plunges passionately into the insecurities and needs of a 17-year-old schoolgirl. While the film itself is a bit formulaic, the typical obstacles of a body-swapping comedy are gradually worked through. But that doesn’t make it any less entertaining.
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