Reviews of the Foo Fighters’ horror movie, Studio 666, are in. And the critics say…
The Foo Fighters are probably collecting having more fun than any other band in the history of rock. Their horror/comedy film, Studio 666 opened in theatres today for what’s originally scheduled as an abbreviated seven-day run in theatres. After that, it will presumably end up on VOD and some streaming service.
So what are the critics saying?
Rotten Tomatoes: The audience LOVES is (81%P while the critics aren’t impressed (57%).
The New York Times: “The band members play themselves in this horror comedy from BJ McDonnell. But the gore overtakes the (limited) fun.”
Washington Post: “Dave Grohl battles demons, literally, in the horror-comedy Studio 666.” And “It’s a delightful lark or a mystifying waste of time: Your pleasure will probably depend entirely on how you feel about Grohl.” (A brutal one-and-a-half stars out of five.)
Los Angeles Times: “There’s nothing funny or scary about the Dave Grohl horror-comedy ‘Studio 666.’…But the Foos are stuck with a crass, crude, dated and terribly unfunny script.”
JoBlo: “Studio 666 is a bit too long, but it provides a fun viewing experience anyway, and you get the sense that Foo Fighters had a blast making it. Their fans will probably have a blast watching it as well, if they’re into horror and gore.”
Bloody Disgusting: “Their personalities, quirks, and in-jokes lend energy to the first half, offering a fun hang-out movie with the Foo Fighters. Refreshingly, it’s all about the band members rather than a greatest hits music video; save for a few familiar guitar riffs as part of a joke.” (3 out of 5)
Collider: “Studio 666 knows exactly what it is and revels in the insanity. But to be clear, Studio 666 is primarily for an audience that wants to see Foo Fighters acting like a bunch of idiots and enjoy watching Grohl going batshit insane.”
The Guardian: “What possessed Dave Grohl to make this frightful gonzo grossout?” (1 out of 5)
IGN Movies: Though the story is forgettable, Studio 666 is first and foremost a showcase for the Foo Fighters to kill and be killed in grand fashion and, in that regard, it’s a damn(ed) good time. (6 out of 10)
The Bulwark: Studio 666 doesn’t really work as a film. It’s too long, it’s neither scary nor funny enough, and it has a weird mixture of great, schlocky kills made with practical effects alongside terrible CGI effects. As a vanity project, it’s interesting. As a piece of filmmaking, I can’t quite recommend it.
The NME: “Elevator pitch: Michael Myers goes grunge.” (4 out of 5 stars)
Consequence of Sound: Dave Grohl and the Guys Get Gory in This Fun Old-School Horror Flick.
Paste: Foo Fighters Comedy-Horror Studio 666 Hits the High Notes
Associated Press: “Fun.” (2 out of 4)
SlashFilm: Dave Grohl’s Commitment To The Bit Makes This Horror-Comedy Scary Good
