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I expected a lot more from this movie , from the first few minutes I thought wow this looks a lot like "I know what you did last summer" and it continuously got more and more like "I know what you did last summer" just with phones and computers. Eventually it turned into scream movie or any other slasher from the 90's early 00's and it wouldn't be a huge problem if it wasn't too predictable , I just knew what's gonna happen and the fake blood was also very annoying.

It's a watchable movie if you really don't have much to do or don't know what to watch otherwise I'd say skip it if you're expecting something big or want to watch an unforgettable movie because you'll probably forget you watched this one after a few days or so..

I am a big fan of slashers so I don't like to criticize any of them if they try to create something different, original or a good interpretation of the usual script. This movie fails on everything. It is a bad copy of movies like I know what you did last summer or Scream.

First, acting is bad. I didn't root for any of the characters. Second, the script is predictable and forgettable. To add, there are several important scenes that are not explained. Third, it is fair to say Fx's are quite good, but are not enough to save this one.

So, if you love great slashers Skip this one. Go and watch The Faculty, original Scream, or I know what you did last summer.

The premise of 'I know what you did last summer' but with every other story beat taken from 'Scream'.

Scream subverted the classic slasher movies of the 90s. This movie leans more into the literary world but doesn't capitalise on it. Doesn't help that the caracters are just generally obnoxious. They mentioned the killer clown phenomenon but didn't explore it beyond the mere mention of it, it could've leaned into the mass hysteria aspect of it more. I'm really disappointed since spanish indie movie makers tend to have a better grasp on what makes horror good.

Just watch Scream instead it hold up better.

The movie tries to pretend to be a "Spanish version" of Scream but it does not work.

The characters are so corny and not interesting, that you are just waiting when every one of them is killed.

There is no atmosphere there that could hold your attention, despite all the flaws in the movie.

The script tries to copy the original Scream step by step.

Acting is so terrible, that you think that every one of these Spanish actors is an amateur who was accidentally invited to the set.

And the ending is,,,one of the worst endings in slashers. So, instead of this, it's better to rewatch the whole Scream trilogy.

College kids who are also aspiring writers get picked off one-by-one by some Killer Klowns in this Netflix original.

Had some good ideas, some cool kills, and at times even conjured some Wes Craven vibes, but a lot of it was predictable. The problem is when you've watched a lot of movies you can start to tell where the beats fall, and for this particular film, some of the foreshadowing was a little too on-the-nose and it kind of gave away the plot.

Also, I don't particularly find clowns scary and if one was running toward me, I'd just hold out my fist and let him run into it.

Regardless, it's an entertaining movie if you like Slasher flicks and creepy clowns.

I give it a 6 out of 10.

"Killer Book Club" effortlessly transports viewers back to the golden era of '90s horror and slasher films, channeling the essence of timeless classics like Scream. If you're in the mood for a light-hearted, enjoyable watch, this film hits the mark.

Set within a bustling Spanish university, the narrative centers around a group of horror enthusiasts and literature majors. Álvaro Mel's performance is a testament to his impressive range, infusing depth into the storyline.

The film's visual elements are undeniably one of its strongest assets. The enthralling dark aesthetic immerses you completely, heightening the overall atmosphere.

With its nostalgic allure and the unique backdrop of a Spanish campus, "Killer Book Club" stands out within its genre. However, there's room for improvement in character development, which would have allowed the audience to form deeper connections.

In a nutshell, "Killer Book Club" masterfully captures the very essence of '90s horror, offering a delightful journey back in time. The Spanish setting and commendable visuals add to its appeal, although a tad more character exploration could have taken the viewing experience up a notch. Nevertheless, it delivers precisely what fans of the genre crave.

First of all, when I first watched the official trailer of the movie I really liked it and I was so hyped about that movie, because it was EXACTLY JUST LIKE Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. The plot of the movie was very interesting and similar to I Know What You Did Last Summer, however it wasn't really innovative. The storyline was kinda well-written and well-explained, even though it was very simple. The characters were very interesting, well-developed and kinda likeable. The casting was nice and their acting was descent. I have to admit, it wasn't a very scary movie and there weren't any jumpscares. The killcount of the movie was very bloody, brutal and each death scene was really good. Also, it was a very intense movie, action-filled and full of epic chase scenes. The opening scene was definitely unpredictable, very promising and I really enjoyed it. The ending scene was kinda predictable, however the ending twist wasn't very well-explained. Overall, "Killer Book Club" was an enjoyable slasher horror movie, full of epic death scenes, intense moments and I would definitely recommend it to my friends. Last but not least, I'm definitely looking forward for a sequel!

Kind of a Spanish-made cross between I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream, but still fun. Yes, predictable at times, but the actors were decent, the gore was good, and it was a fun little diversion. It's ultimately a slasher film, so you're not there for massive originality as much as getting what you expect, and the movie delivers that. Only knock is that the lead girl Angela is supposed to be a sympathetic character but she does two things that make that harder for the viewer to invest in -- she steals the story that got her published and she cheats on her boyfriend. Some will find her likeable enough overall, others won't. Still, after watching some truly horrible attempts at horror on Netflix and Tubi, this one is worth a look.

Plot

After being complicit in a costume joke that ends in a fatal accident and a pact of silence, a group of young people will be threatened by an anonymous writer who wants to reveal his dark secret. Their stalker threatens to post a bloody horror novel based on them on social media. Each chapter one of them will die. While distrusting each other, the group will begin a fight for survival in the middle of the university campus. Any one of them could be the next victim, or the killer.

Cast

Unfamiliar with the creator or the cast, but the young bunch are a very mixed bag of what I hope are inexperienced actors as some are positively dreadful. Leading lady Veki Velilla was the stand out performance but still nothing notable.

Verdict

I grew up in the 80's and being a horror fanatic you can probably imagine how many slashers I watched! It was the generation for them after all. It was a genre which in truth pretty much died until Scream came out and made it hip again with modern trendy music, style and an attractive young cast. Thing is, though I thought the first couple were watchable enough they were rather uninspired and certainly aimed at people who hadn't seen all those that came before them. Scream 3 and beyond, pretty offensively colour by numbers.

Killer Book Club doesn't draw influence from Scream, it full on plagiarizes it except delivers dreadful kill sequences. From the cast, to the setting to the attempted style, to the killer motivations and to the big twist which pretty much every single Scream movie has as well

If you've seen a Scream film you've already seen this and I cannot stress how little I'm exaggerating! Replace the clown with ghostface and it would be indistinguishable!

The writers should be sued and quite frankly embarrassed at how little they made an effort here.

Rants

You know a common problem with slashers is the kills, there's only so many inventive ways you can have someone stabbed or bludgeoned but some movies step outside the box and offer us something great. Then there's movies that do generic uninspired copy and paste kills and that's what we have here while sprinkled with an even worse offender...........the cutaway kills type! Bad kills and off camera kills? For shame!

Breakdown.

Neat killer appearance Unoriginal to offensive levels Piss poor cast Dreadful kills.

1h30m of lifetime wasted. This movie is full of cliches, uninteresting characters and boring scenes. Chase scenes are boring as well because the character's behavior could also be from a parody. Even the plot twists are boring. At no point I thought that this movie is scary at all.

This one is a typical example of movies you start watching, you wait for the action or interesting parts to happen and after 1 hour you realize that it is really that bad and you only watch the last 30m because it doesn't matter now.

Can't recommend at all. Probably only in top movies at Netflix because people also thought that it must be a good one then.

The Horror aspect is okay. With a big drop of in the end. And the look of the movie is most of the time not to bad.

The setting seams promising and gives you the vibe of classics like scream. But the movie fails du deliver on that promise, and ends to be a really bland and uncreative movie. Its just a compilation of old and bad cliche, executed even worse.

With characters that stupid you can't stand this movie and you want to turn it off.

After watching the movie I have to say, one of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. Wasted potential, because you get the feeling, there would have been a fun story to be told in this giant mess. Nothing original or new, but atleast something fun. But especially about the end of this movie I can't say that.

I'd say, rather watch any of the Scream movies again, than to watch this.

Stereotypical friends, all members of a horror book club, are sworn to protect an unfortunate secret; a deadly secret. A secret that causes their pursuit by a murderer thirsting for revenge.

"El club de los lecotres criminares (Killer Book Club, KBC)" is a slasher film with a nebulous theme. The film mentions fear of clowns, coulrophobia, but none of the stereotypical friends have such a fear; the film also permeates the idea of "stolen" stories, but neither themes feel strong enough in the film. In the end, KBC just tells a generic horror story with a serial killer who has superficial motives.

Spanish-language riff on Scream and other '90s meta horror takes most of its best ideas from other movies. It keeps things from getting entirely stale by tweaking the formulas a bit, although there's very little original or unexpected. Attempted jump-scares are banal and predictable. The biggest horror here is the protagonist's haircut, which is clearly the work of a disturbed sadist with an irrational vendetta. The person playing the protagonist seems like a lovely person and a fine actress, but good grief: whoever cut her hair is a deranged butcher with an intrinsic hatred of all that is decent and holy.

They have put in money and muscels in this spanish slasher, but left out ideas and charm , its actually boring to watch , and most of all, the "clown" look corky , and not because they want it , they want a creepy clown , but it didnt work out that well

If I describe this movie with one word, its annoying,,, the movie is annoying,, the acters are annoying and even the killer is annoying, you just want them all dead cause they are so annoying , the final girl are the worst and cause she will be to the end, I reached for the remote controll

Acting is more horrible than the movie, but sure , they have really tried to do a good slasher , but its just not that good and most of all I think its hard to invent the wheel twice, this movie have been 100 of times before allready, we have seen this to often.

I thought that this film was really entertaining and engaging, funny and yes, there were plot holes but what is it that some viewers are expecting when they watch a modern horror film...for it to be the best written film ever? No, that's why we all love our slasher flicks isn't it? Because they aren't supposed to be hugely intelligent viewing, they are supposed to scare us and make us jump and make us laugh. Several reviews have said "derivative of scream and I know what you did last summer"...trust me, this film is nothing like either film except that people get murdered and there is a twist in the storyline. Personally, I enjoyed the storyline and the twist, and I thought the cast were very good. I'm not a native Spanish speaker but even on subs there were funny bits that made me laugh as well as parts that made me jump. I think it's a film worth watching. However, I hated to read reviews that compared it to Wes Craven's Scream because that film is, in my opinion, the best modern horror film made so far, and to I Know What You Did Last Summer, because that was a kinda scary and funny but totally different type of slasher film... this one is nothing really like either and just a pretty good watch in its own right.

Nov 2023

I have recently watched this Spanish slasher film called Killer Book Club, and the verdict is, i liked it. I assume it was dubbed but it sounded okay.

Yes it clearly borrows very heavily from both "I know what you did last summer" and "Scream", but as i am very keen on both of those film series, it makes it a definite watch for me.

I liked the killers costume and there were some very good thrilling scenes, particularly the scene in the modern looking building that looked like a giant greenhouse or something.

So if you enjoy your slashers, its worth checking out, its decent.

7 out of 10.

Originality: zero points. But hey, if you read the synopsis and behold the film poster of "Killer Book Club", and you are still secretly hoping to see an original and unpredictable slasher mystery, then I am sorry to announce there's something very wrong with your expectation management. "Killer Book Club" - or "El Club de los Lectores Criminales" as it sounds much cooler in Spanish - delivers exactly what it promises: pretty & posh, but empty-headed teenagers getting brutally slashed by a freak in a rudimentary clown's mask. Too insulting for your IQ? Please watch "Poor Things" or "The Substance" instead.

This sick Netflix puppy takes its inspiration from the two biggest (not necessarily the best) horror blockbusters of the 1990s, namely "Scream" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer". A group of (fake) campus friends plan to scare the bejesus out of a pervy teacher who went #MeToo on a student, but their prank naturally results in a gruesome death. Immediately after the mandatory "I swear I'll never tell anyone!" sequence, the group finds themselves pursued and relentlessly killed by someone with a mask and a mountaineers' ice axe. Will you hope & pray for someone in the club to survive this horrible ordeal? Not particularly...

Your first guess for the killer's identity will probably already the right one. Every "twist" in the script is laughably predictable and even the finale is blatantly copied from the aforementioned 90s flicks. Don't think. Don't get annoyed. Simply enjoy the gore.