Nix (2022) User Reviews

It's Nothing

[nogodnomasters · 5/10 · 2 October 2022]

Tessa (Angelina Karo) loves chocolate chip pancakes and has nightmares about a humanoid lake monster later known as "Nix" the German word for nothing. The family goes camping. Tessa, attempting to fish a ball out of the lake is taken by the Nix and Dad (Michael DeVorzon) is killed by it. The film jumps to 25 years later. Mom (Dee Wallace) is touched in the head as she believes Tessa is still alive. This bothers oldest son Lucas (Skyler Caleb) is dealing with his own demons. Son Jack (James Zimbardi) holds the family together. Lucas has a user ex, Steffie (Angela Cole) who lives separately. Their daughter Zoey (Niesha Renee Guilbot) is staying with them as Steffie deals with issues. Jack has a teacher friend Liz (Angie Teodora Dick) who mentions symbiotic relationships in the classroom. And as all things mentioned in a classroom it always deals with plot or theme by the unwritten script writer's code. About this time the Nix shows back up.

The production takes place in Sacramento Co. California. The German woman (Tracy Pfau ) gives us an explanation that is very quick. It is poorly constructed with no background or follow through. The weird "twist" explains some things, but not why this was not figured out sooner, like when it happened. There is also a drug theme that runs through the film for no real reason. The plot was not put together that well. Kudos to Angela Cole who played a convincing drug user.

Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.

Really funny type of bad

[ggbkwfg · 3/10 · 29 September 2022]

No connections at all. Don't get to know the characters. Nix doesn't mean anything at all. Movie didn't make much sense. No chronological order. Some weird trippy parts. Acting horrible. Plot lines hard to follow. Nothing explained about the monster. GREAT MOVIE GUYS! I had a great time watching it. You should watch it just for the custom soundtrack at the end. They blew the whole budget on it. Nicks was lowkey kinda weird looking. I wish there was a backstory. Great concept but where was the skills to prove it. Let me remake it for you guys. I'll keep the soundtrack ;) (for the record, I will be hearing that song in my nightmares every night for 3 years)

Couldn't finish this one.

[fatfil-414-451797 · 4/10 · 10 May 2023]

I approached this with no real expectations, but the description intrigued me so thought I'd give it a chance. But after 40 minutes I had to give up. This is unusual for me, as I normal will battle through to the bitter end. But the story was going nowhere, the dialogue was stilted, and the plot was just nonsensical. Most of the acting was below par. The story leaps from the initial set up, to 20 years later, but with no warning, and it took me a while to work out what was going on and who was who, now they were grown up. It just proceeded to get more confusing and I completely lost the plot and gave up. Not recommended.

Bored to death 20 minutes in

[rodbone123 · 1/10 · 27 September 2022]

I'm guessing that the writer and director had visions of a haunting family drama, but missed the mark woefully. There's something to be said for giving your audience some credit for their ability to read the room. There's no such credit here, with every character's role over-played just to make sure the viewer gets the picture of family dysfunction. At least some small degree of subtlety would have helped, and given the audience the opportunity to wait in anticipation for more character revelations. But no, the characters are thrust in your face, along with the 'spooky' character whose lurking presence does little to instil a sense of dread. There's no room here for the viewer to relate to the characters- they are so painfully over-acted and clichéd that it's downright annoying. The premise itself isn't terrible, but it is so poorly executed that it becomes unbearable.

Turned it off

[hampersnow-41369 · 1/10 · 29 September 2022]

Nowadays, there seem to be countless horror films that get the atmosphere right and offer little else. Nix has the opposite problem, while you can give the creators credit for trying to bring a very involved horror story to screen, the movie lacks any atmosphere of horror at all. It isn't scary, suspenseful or interesting in the least. The obvious lack of budget and creativity are missing. So much of great horror depends on the lighting, cinematography and a great score. Horror doesn't take place in broad daylight. The spooky basement isn't spooky in the least. It isn't long before the film becomes insufferable. The worst I can say is, I watched it with a friend who will watch most anything and he asked me to turn it off.

Goes from below average to awful within 10 minutes

[sophiewhike · 2/10 · 8 February 2024]

One of the worst plots for a film I've seen in a very verylong time, and I've seen a lot of bad films. At one point we thought it would actually make a good plot and tied up some loose ends..: then went OTT and nothing made sense again.

Started off below average, and within 20 minutes makes no sense at all. Basically no story line, bad acting and laughable rather than scary.

Watched through to the end but more to see what would actually happen as had already invested time and ended up watching like a comedy.

If you want to watch a film that looks like the first AI generated film, go for it. If it was executed better, with a better plot & better acting could have actually been an averagely good 'psychological' film, but unfortunately not.

The only reason this got 2 stars is because for some reason I watched to end. What a waste of 1.5 hours.

What on earth is this film

[adriankastelic · 1/10 · 8 February 2024]

It was like watching a film generated by a very low quality AI, which has been drinking heavily. The story made no sense, the acting was terrible, the dialogue illogical and often irrelevant. At one point the film almost "accidentally" stumbled into something resembling a sensible plot... but then quickly reverts back to ludicrous bad horror movie cliches. Some of the character writing and acting is so bad, that this makes a better comedy than a horror movie. In which case if you are looking for some bewilderment and a few laughs I would recommend giving it a go. Even the ridiculous outro song gave me a chuckle.

Nix. Nada. None. No thrill whatsoever.

[imseeg · 4/10 · 29 September 2022]

The bad: a "thriller" that doesnt thrill. Not one bit. What do I need say more? The whole point of a "thriller" is that I get excited, that I live in great anxiety of what is gonna happen next, that I am shocked by it. None of that. Bummer.

Not any good? It aint a terrible movie, but I would categorize "Nix" as a tv movie, with below average tv movie actors, with a below average script and with below average technical details, like photography and sound.

The movie "Nix" is just going through the motions. I wonder who this movie could best be suited for and I kinda veer to the tv soap audience, because the casual tv soap viewer doesnt mind below average quality at all, they just wanna see a mildly entertaining story...

I tried.

[destiny_west · 3/10 · 1 October 2022]

I watched as much as I possibly could. I really had high hopes for this film as the trailer and stills looked intriguing. However this film is just blah. There was nothing redeemable.

I am tired of the old 'if they had a bigger budget' that is not an excuse. This film lacked foundation and any depth. At times I felt I was having my teeth ripped out by pliers it was that painful to watch.

Right from the opening scene I knew I was in for it. The acting was over the top bad, it seemed so forced and I felt no attachment to any of the principal cast.

Okay you made a film etc. But just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Not your every day horror movie...

[paul_haakonsen · 4/10 · 10 November 2022]

I was initially lured into watching the 2022 horror movie "Nix" because of the movie's cover/poster, but also because it was a horror movie that I hadn't already seen. And being an avid horror aficionado, of course I had to watch "Nix".

When I sat down to watch "Nix", I had never heard about the movie, so I didn't know what I was in for here. Nor did I really have any expectations, so writers Skyler Caleb, Anthony C. Ferrante, Woodrow Wilson Hancock III and James Zimbardi had every possible opportunity to bedazzle and entertain me.

The storyline in "Nix" is something that I will not say is easy viewing. It is a storyline that definitely is interesting, but also feels unnecessarily cluttered and chaotic. It is a movie that requires you to keep focus on the storyline, especially because the writers were all over the place here, jumping back and forth between characters in the present and the past.

The acting performances in the movie were good, and they had a pretty good cast ensemble, with the likes of Dee Wallace and Michael Paré on the cast list, among others.

Visually then "Nix" was okay. It is not a movie that makes use of an abundance of special effects, nor CGI. And whatever effects are there, function to further the narrative of the movie, so it worked out well enough. Just don't get your hopes up for a grand special effects spectacle.

Ultimately, then I found "Nix" to be a sort of okay movie. It was watchable, though it was somewhat of an acquired taste, I will say that much for it. And as such, I don't think that "Nix" is a movie that will easily please every member of the audience. And while I managed to sit through the 103 minutes that the movie ran for, I doubt that I will ever be returning to watch "Nix" a second time; it just doesn't have the contents in the script for more than a single viewing.

My rating of director Anthony C. Ferrante's 2022 horror movie "Nix" lands on a four out of ten stars.

Really liked this movie! Expect the unexpected.

[rosenholly · 10/10 · 29 September 2022]

No, trolls, this film isn't your all star blockbuster movie and it isn't meant to be. It is an indie flick full of heart. It's creepy and emotional with some throw backs to old fashioned creeper films. Those who tend to stay away from horror movies may be surprised by this one. Not completely terrifying though there is some gore. I actually loved the depth of the storyline. Anyone who has gone through this kind of grief, which I have, could relate to the characters and I thought the acting was spot on across the cast. The movie stays with you and leaves you thinking about potential interpretations. I believe it's meant to be a bit of a mind screw, so you experience what the characters are experiencing. So if you're looking for a predictable standard horror film, this isn't it. However if you want to watch something off the beaten path, that will give you the feels in many directions, this is it.

A little vague, but relatable and entertaining also!

[hylianbun · 7/10 · 6 October 2022]

I hardly ever leave reviews but I'm so surprised at the low rating this has so I wanted to give my perspective as someone who is easily pleased when it comes to horror films and doesn't need everything to be terrifying or overly complicated.

Nix had a cool looking monster, a likeable family, some sad and real moments - You can't ask for much more these days. Not to mention it had a few "ahhhh cool" moments for me.

Sure, it was a little vague in places but for what it was, it was fun and interesting as long as you didn't think about it too much. A fun way to spend a Friday night with a friend and some snacks.

Don't waste your time!

[KILERQUEEN · 4/10 · 31 May 2023]

First, you need to know that I love horror, movies. This movie could be scary if you don't care about a good plot? The monster does look amazing and freaky! That is probably the only reason I gave it four stars. Okay the acting wasn't that bad either. I would not recommend this movie to any age! When the brother passed away and you are able to see inside the folder in his room, what is with the newspaper articles that had nothing to do about the what's going on? It's like the director hoped nobody would pause the movie to read the headlines. Omg I forgot to mention the crackhead mother! Was I the only one who laughed when I watched her acting? Once again! Do not waste your time!

Weird mess

[RandomTard · 3/10 · 8 March 2023]

Now what can one say about Nix - really, I'm trying to think of anything else to say except it's a weird mess. Well it's also pretty boring and yes, it's pretty bad. There is no backround given for this German folklore that this movie is supposed to be about - apart from some woman with German accent and at one point someone said that Nix doesn't mean anything in German. Why would someone in USA just spontaneously say something like that? Who would even think Nix would be German word, I wound't for sure.

And that's the problem with this movie. It makes no sense. And it's a weird mess of boring cameratrickery repeat ad nauseam.

Deep Stuff

[karyna-shackelford · 10/10 · 29 September 2022]

I really enjoyed this film. My husband and I saw it downtown on the big screen. The scenes were well shot and the acting was good. It's not a jump type horror film where you're peeing your pants out of fear every ten minutes, but more of a psychological one. Without giving spoilers, the movie has a deep message about the legacy of intergenerational trauma and how addiction and grief can ruin an entire family - and get passed down to further generations if not faced and healed. I was really, pleasantly surprised that a spooky movie could make me think so much long after I left theater. Also... the monster looked pretty cool.

Not bad

[haskel-72951 · 6/10 · 4 October 2022]

This is pretty far from perfect. It's a horror movie without a lot of horror, and the budgetary constraints show a few times. But, it's good to see Anthony C. Ferrante doing something serious, something without the dreaded words "The Asylum Presents" on it. Something without CGI sharks. Ferrante has talent, his early work showed that. Hopefully next time out he will get a shot at directing a film with a better script and a higher budget. I'd be very interested to see what he could do in that situation. He does the best he can here with what he has to work with. The script needed fine tuning, for sure. But all in all, it's ok.

Felt Like Low-Budget With A Kick!

[gab-67599 · 8/10 · 30 September 2022]

I hate it when reviews write reviews based on only 20 mins of the movie and not the WHOLE movie. I like cheesy Indy films and especially horrors. This was not a typical LB movie this one was exciting in most parts. Characters were interesting, as well as great actors! The movie was done in a way that kept you wanting to find out more. Still never found out why the monster was doing it and of course some things were missed. Like how his dad asked if he had kids and he said kinda without saying it was a girl, then the dad said she was lucky to have him. Or how it was night when he left but then light when he was in the woods. Details matter but this one was not dull at all. I highly recommend and I myself might watch it again to see if I missed anything the first time.

Very interesting movie!

[michael-803 · 7/10 · 5 October 2022]

Multi layered and some great chilling moments. Goes beyond a horror movie with the family dynamics and world that follows after that fateful day.

Dee Wallace is such a good actress and the rest did a mighty job with I'm sure limited time.

Director is very experienced and put together a good film.

Felt like real life to me, rather than just some people hiding in a cabin from a monster.

Scene where Dad comes back in dream like sequence, impactful.

Kids did a great job and seemed like real people.

The step wife and mother to the one daughter who is strung out ion drugs, heartbreaking a real life stuff.

Awesome movie! Very entertaining.

[livingspringsresort · 10/10 · 1 July 2023]

I don't leave many reviews, but this one deserves lots of credit. Some people might not like it and that's ok... we all have different opinions. I loved it! Great story. I actually watched it 3 times since it originally came out.

Great actors and beautiful filming location. The director nailed it! 10 STARS. Dee Wallace was brilliant like always!

The story was very interesting and it gets me to want to go outside and explore more. Camping is awesome! You never know what might lurk in the deep forest away from all the people, There are so many natural and supernatural mysteries out there waiting to be experienced!

Not that bad.

[NukeCalifornia · 7/10 · 10 October 2022]

This is not so much of horror but a psychological drama. Although some of the plot and characters appear a bit disjointed, the mood took me through the whole movie. Good performance from Dee Wallace. For me it was the concept of loss, how different persons handled it and the demons within each of us. The creature was probably a metaphor for this and it had a good ending with the acceptance of things no matter how tragic. For all its loopholes I enjoyed this movie just for the idea of how people coped with their mental health and coming to terms with loss and trying to move on. This movie would have been better off as drama with those plot holes and characters improved.

Overall, I enjoyed the movie.

[raggajungle-49986 · 7/10 · 6 June 2023]

Overall, I enjoyed the movie. It felt about 10-15 minutes too long. A little too many back and forths towards the end, instead of just getting to the point.

I'm a little tired of the 'Is this real or is this all someone's imagination' storylines, but this one was much better than other low budget films that try and do the same thing.

As for the monster itself, I thought it was well done enough. However, the longer the movie went on, the more you saw it. To the point where it lost some of its creepiness and effectiveness.

The monster fared much better rising out of the pond, glimpsing for a second in the dark, then disappearing as opposed to walking around in the daylight and in houses.

5.3? It's bizarre that this bomb hasn't yet sunk like a rock to join the rest of the filmic debris in the B-movie ocean of forgotten and discarded rubbish.

[fedor8 · 17 April 2023]

Good title. Nix means "nuthin'" in German slang. Even one of the characters know this, yet she says it without a trace of irony.

"This isn't an animal. This isn't nothing."

No, it IS nothing. In fact, it is a clean zero. I was bored out of my wits, saved only slightly by a few unintentional laughs. The 5.3 average is a phenomenon, a far greater mystery than the one this awful movie offers us. Normally, cheapies such as this one have an average lower than 4.0, hence I am warned to avoid them. But for some (fake/manipulated/swarm-vote) reason, even after 1500 votes this thing isn't sinking like a rock to join the rest of the filmic debris in the B-movie ocean of forgotten and discarded rubbish.

Low-budget tedium with unbearably drippy dialog, bad acting (especially the male lead), a very corny soundtrack, a dumb plot, feeble direction, cheap-ass mood, and the usual other nonsense.

A family loses their daughter, and the reason she drowns is totally contrived, unconvincing, almost laughable. Very poor writing. The rest of the movie is unraveling this "mystery", in ways that are always very boring, utterly unconvincing, and full of far-fetched twists and lame plot-devices.

Decades later, her brother finds the "witch" (or whatever she is), and tells her "you were there that day! Just stay away from my family!" Weird. How did he know this? Worse, he doesn't try to punish her for being involved? Insult her at least? Cuss her out? Question her about his sister's demise? Very very silly. It takes him ages to finally talk to her again, afterwards, and it wasn't even his idea! He needed to be coaxed into it. He is the self-appointed quasi-detective working at solving the mystery - yet has to be coaxed to interview possibly the most important witness! It is indeed an amazingly bad script. Sort of like "I wanna solve this mystery - but you stay away from me because you may have been involved!"

This guy is so dumb, he lets his insane mother alone in the woods with his little niece, and of course things go South. Then a barely convincing monster starts pestering them, but he is so inept he can't even smash through a car's window to snatch the guy's girlfriend.

Who is btw the only positive thing about this crap. A very charismatic, attractive actress. (No, not the monster - I mean his girlfriend!) Unfortunately, her parents aren't called Paltrow, Gyllenhaal, Carradine, Barrymore, Travolta, Aniston, Fiennes, Coppola or Fonda, so she has to content herself with playing in such pitiful movies. No A-list career handed to her on a silver plate.

The little girl is visited by her junkie mother (a very poor stereotype and badly played by a semi-amateur actress) in a bizarre scene, then she suddenly gets snatched by the monster.

There's a big facepalm moment when the film tries to be "clever" by using the time-warp cliche. Instead of being a big moment, it came off as very silly, even desperate. Besides, there is no explanation whatsoever WHY the protagonist is able to go back in time. He just is. There is a "magic camera" and that's it - voila: he's back 30 years.

In the past he finds out how things played out, namely that his mother killed his father right after their daughter drowned. A scene that had me laughing, because it's so stupid and cheesy, like nearly everything else. There are a few other laughs during the very chaotic final third, including a ridiculous scene when the lead is introduced to the monster by his mother, yet almost ignores it when he tells her "stop with all the lies". What a moronic scene.

Ed Wood says hi. He couldn't have written it any "better".