Director: Brett Simmons
Writer:  Covis Berzoyne, Brett Simmons
Year: 2018

You Might Be the Killer landed on a few people’s favorite horror films of 2018 lists. Trusting the judgment of others, I decided to give it a watch. At first, I wasn’t sure how well the movie would play out. The basic concept is provided right in the title – the protagonist has been killing off camp counselors without realizing it.

How can you take something that would just be written off as a joke in a horror-themed skit and make a full film about it? As it turns out, they manage to make a coherent film based off a simple premise. You learn more about why and how our lead became a killer. Along the way expect tons of cheesy references to various horror films.

It’s a cute movie, to be sure. But cuteness alone doesn’t make it compelling. I cared so little for the protagonist that I can’t even remember his name. In fact, I really only clearly recall his phone call buddy Chuck played by Alyson Hannigan! The fact that they got Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer hyped me up – but that’s clearly the point.

The movie was all about catering to horror fans. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! As a horror fan, I can definitely find enjoyment with copious amounts of horror trivia/fan service. But there’s not a lot of substance beyond it in the case of You Might Be the Killer. Still, it’s a decent watch to see what it offers.