‘Onslaught’ Review: Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens Star in Adam Wingard’s Fun but Scattered Military Slasher
A 12-hour clock counts down to an inevitable massacre in “Onslaught,” the kind of elevated, razor-wire genre romp that director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett used to make before studio outings like “Godzilla vs. Kong.” It isn’t the most polished of the duo’s output, and often feels in need of just another draft to […]
Adam Wingard's low-budget action-horror film, "Onslaught," promises fiery action but fails to deliver. The movie, starring Adria Arjona as ex-Army sniper Celeste, wastes time with character development and a vague theme of war's contradictions. Despite featuring notable actors like Reginald VelJohnson and Eric Wareheim, the film's uninteresting plot and disappointing action sequences make it a letdown for fans of Wingard’s earlier works like "You're Next" and "The Guest."
While Arjona shows promise as an action star, Dan Stevens' performance is underutilized. The cinematography is praised for its style and confidence though the climax feels abruptly cut off. "Onslaught" opens in theaters on September 4, but ultimately falls short of its explosive potential leaving the audience unfulfilled.
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