The Mannequin -FrightFest 2025 Movie Review
First Reaction – The Mannequin gives us a chilling story and shocking outcome.
Director: John Beradro
Writer: John Berardo (Screenplay)
Cast
- Isabella Gomez (Initiation)
- Lindsay LeVanchy (Predators Killer of Killers)
- Trevor LaPaglia (Landfill)
- Krystle Martin (The Mean One)
- Jack Sochet (Smile)
Plot: A stylist assistant investigates her sister’s death in a historic LA building, only to face a vengeful ghost of a serial killer who dismembered victims decades ago. She must escape before she’s next.
Runtime: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Mannequin starts when Liana (Gomez) discovers her sister brutally murdered in her new LA historical building. One year later, Liana returns to reunite with her friends Hazel (LaVanchy), and Nadine (Lai) to rebuild the business. However, the friends become haunted by a strange figure.
They must put their differences aside to investigate the building’s history. However, what they discover will leave them shocked and disturbed, as they search for a way to end the nightmare.
Verdict on The Mannequin
Recap
The movie follows a group of friends trying to rebuild their lives after one of them is found dead. They begin investigating the building but discover a shocking secret about the building’s history.
Best Parts
The movie uses a historical figure to create a disturbing series of nightmare events. It creates a series of uncomfortable events and terrifying encounters. Each one creates a more disturbing encounter and showdown with what they are facing. This creates a slasher feeling, exploring past horrors and has chilling moments. The performances are good throughout the movie.
Worst Parts
There will be some moments involved that will upset people with the style of the attacks. They touch on sensitive subjects and can be a lot more graphic than you would expect.
Final Thoughts – The Mannequin is a shocking paranormal attack on the senses.
