Gothic Slayers

When I stumbled upon this 2025 horror comedy titled "Gothic Slayers", I needed no persuasion to sit down and watch it. Sure, I virtually didn't know what I was getting myself into, as I had never heard about the movie. But the synopsis for the movie sounded interesting enough.

The storyline in the movie, as written by Dylan Eshbaugh and Ben Getz, whom both also had the leading roles, just wasn't all that great. Isn't that usually the thing when a movie is written and starred by the same person or persons? I really wanted to like this movie, but the script was just too bland and generally devoid of funny situations, making it rather boring to sit through.

The acting performances in "Gothic Slayers" were certainly fair, despite the fact that the script was somewhat limiting the performers. The only familiar faces on the cast list, for me at least, was actor Jayson Bernard.

The movie doesn't really use a lot of special effects, but what effects were utilized were certainly fair.

My rating of director Caleb Harris's 2025 movie "Gothic Slayers" lands on a generous four out of ten stars.

Not a horror comedy but more like a straight comedy with some light horror inspired themes. This movie doesn't take itself too seriously and that's a big strength. It's really well shot and acted (except for the cult dad character). It can be childish but that's a theme of the movie with the two main characters being in their 20s but having failed to truly grow up. A few jokes don't land but most do and I really laughed out loud at some bits. It's clear the people who made it had a lot of fun and that came through. Don't get the low rating! It's not groundbreaking but it's a solid, silly, fun time.

I felt like I was taken back in time to laugh out loud again! This movie was funny, quirky and the main characters are likable. I thoroughly enjoyed Gothic Slayers and I know I can have my grandsons (ages 10 and 12) watch it with me without having to worry about inappropriate content. They love "spooky" movies and spooky video games and this movie doesn't rely on graphic gore. This movie will undoubtedly make them laugh and scare them, but not in a way that would generate nightmares.

I especially liked the feel of being back in the early days of video games before everyone carried cellphones. I loved the message of doing what makes you happy with the people who mean the most instead of living to conform to the world's expectations.

Incredibly moving tale about two best friends with a passion for mini golf who rescue their friend/manager from becoming the incarnate of a demon! What more could you want from a horror-comedy.

Imagine the Scary Movie series crossed with Superbad ruled by the threat of a demonic lord, with a touch of Happy Gilmore - to me that is Gothic Slayers.

The film, acted with the utmost sincerity, is filled with ridiculous circumstances - thus expounding upon its comedic elements. You have no choice but to fall in love with each and every quirky character; I found myself charmed even by the archetypal supporting characters (the soothsaying jailbird, the sage crazy man, the air headed parents, etc.)

It perfectly toes the line between absurdity and authenticity. Funny with paranormal and occult activity, it never felt like I was a child being walked through the plot (and if one does you probably have to do some inner work and find the humor in it lol). I hope those who stumble upon this movie find it as endearingly delightful, funny, and spooky as I did.

Gothic Slayers is a knowingly goofy horror-comedy that leans fully into its absurd premise-and it works. The film doesn't try to be anything it's not, and that self-awareness is what makes it so fun. The buddy dynamic between the leads is the heart of it all, reminiscent of Dude, Where's My Car?, with the same kind of endearing idiocy and offbeat charm.

The comedy lands hard-there were genuine laugh-out-loud moments throughout, especially during the duo's ridiculous misadventures and banter. It feels like a cult classic in the making, with a retro video game vibe and a storyline that's equal parts nonsense and delight.

If you're in the mood for something silly, self-aware, and surprisingly sharp in its humor, Gothic Slayers delivers a fun, dumb, and oddly lovable ride.