Don't Take that Picture!
- Krista Wagner
- Nov 17, 2019
- 1 min read

A horror/thriller mystery that follows a formula that works and works it well!
Writing Quality: Superb. A good tight story that keeps rolling--no dull moments. Awesome inviting interaction between the group of friends. This story has a bit more mystery than most scary movies, so be prepared for a surprising reveal later on. Though similar in plot to Wish Upon, Polaroid does it one better by giving us a main character that is very likeable (instead of foolish or wishy-washy). She cares about her friends and is committed to solving the puzzle as to why people die after their picture is taken.
Scare Factor: The film has a couple of jump scares, but it relies more heavily on chilling you with a solid musical score and deepening suspense. The image of the shadow man is spooky and the deaths are executed quickly and mostly off screen, so no gore here (which I appreciate).
Content (sex, language, & violence): No sex, mostly mild language with 2-3 instances of s*** and one f*** you, violence is short-lived and mild.
Values & Themes: Friends looking out for each other, getting to the truth, doing what is right
A good thriller with exciting plot points, creative effects, and a great cast!