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Five Nights at Freddy's
Blumhouse Productions Blumhouse Productions
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Scott Cawthon Productions
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Five Nights at Freddy's

Can you survive five nights?

2023 110 min ★ 7.3 (5,158) Released
Horror Thriller

Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy's is what it seems.

Original title
Five Nights at Freddy's
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$297,242,145
Reviews & Ratings 6
IMDB

IMDB

Dec 8, 2025 · via TMDB

I recently watched Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF 1) and, honestly, I was pretty disappointed. The story itself is decent and the investigation part is interesting, but I expected way more scares and tension. Instead, it felt more like a children’s movie than a real horror film. Some scenes are well-shot and visually appealing, but overall, the movie fails to deliver the thrill that the franchise is known for. The pacing was uneven at times, and several moments that should have been scary felt predictable or underwhelming. In short, while there are some good elements, such as the plot and the investigation, the film doesn’t live up to the hype and ends up being a bit of a waste of time. If you’re looking for genuine horror, you might be better off with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, which clearly does a much better job at creating suspense and excitement.

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tmdb98094809

Apr 7, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Alright, so I just saw "Five Nights at Freddy's," and I gotta say, it was... interesting! If you're a fan of the video games, you'll definitely find some familiar faces and creepy vibes, but even if you've never played, there's still a decent horror story to be enjoyed. Let's start with the atmosphere. They really nailed that unsettling feeling you get from the games. The abandoned Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria is super creepy, with its dim lighting, dusty arcade games, and those... animatronics. Seriously, those things are unsettling! The movie does a good job of building tension, especially when you're waiting for something to jump out at you. There are a few moments where I definitely jumped in my seat! The story follows a new security guard, Mike, who takes a job at the closed-down pizzeria. He's got some personal stuff going on, which adds a bit of emotional depth to the story. It's not just about jump scares; there's a real human element to it, which I appreciated. Some of the characters were pretty cool, and I enjoyed watching their interactions. Now, where things get a bit... mixed. The plot can be a little slow at times. There are moments where it feels like it's taking its time to get to the scary parts, and some of the dialogue felt a little clunky. Also, if you were expecting non-stop, intense horror, you might be a little disappointed. There are definitely creepy moments, but it's not a super gory or overly scary movie. It's more of a suspenseful thriller with some horror elements. The special effects were pretty good, especially the animatronics. They looked really realistic and moved in a way that was both cool and unsettling. The visuals definitely added to the overall creepy vibe of the movie. Overall, I'd give "Five Nights at Freddy's" a solid 6/10. It's a decent horror film with a cool atmosphere, some good jump scares, and a story that keeps you somewhat engaged. If you're a fan of the games, you'll probably enjoy it more, but even if you're not, it's still a fun, spooky watch. Just don't go in expecting the scariest movie ever made, and you'll have a good time! It’s a fun spooky movie to watch with friends.

r96sk

r96sk

Sep 15, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Serviceable. I feel like more could've been done with the mascots via the animatronics as well as giving them each some sorta creepy voice, though this is of course based on a video game so if that's how they are in the game (which I've never played nor heard of) then I guess this is not a valid 'criticism'. Just as a film, I think that would've made it more lively. <em>'Five Nights at Freddy’s'</em>, as it is, is a passable supernatural horror. Josh Hutcherson does an acceptable job as lead, as Elizabeth Lail and youngster Piper Rubio do well too. More could've perhaps been done with Matthew Lillard's character, though Lillard is himself is alright. Evidently, the reception to this 2023 movie has been mixed, I can tell that from both the average rating chart and from those that I follow. It worked for me, that's all there really is for me to say.

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ViolettSmith

Feb 13, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

Five Nights at Freddy's is a fun bad film. I personally loved it. I've waited years for it to hit the big screen, and I can't believe the day came. To get this out of the way, Jim Henson's company did a fantastic job bringing the animatronic horrors to life. All the animatronic suits look phenomenal; it looks like they ripped them straight from the game. The Easter egg characters also looked really good. Jim Henson's done an awesome job! The actors for the film were great as well: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, and Matthew Lillard. All great actors that fit their roles perfectly. I am a little sad that Matthew Lillard's role, William Afton, didn't have that much screen time. For being the main villain of the whole film, he only had a big twist at the end. Speaking of the big twist, Matthew Lillard played William Afton perfectly; I can't imagine someone else playing the role. He tuned into who William Afton was so well. The line "I always come back" didn't really fit; at that moment, how does he know he will come back? The lack of scares in the film and the fact that Mr. Cupcake gets the most kills in the whole film are insane to me. FNaF is a jumpscare game, and this film focused more on the human story, which is fine; I would've liked more than a few jumpscares. I also don't care for the animatronics being all friendly; their kids are trapped in robots. Unless those kids were born killing, I can't see how people can be mad at the animatronics for being friendly.

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tmdb47940942

Feb 12, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

I have been a fan of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise for 9 years, and I can say that this was a good adaptation for the video game. I give it 3.5 stars or 7/10 because I have watched many interviews with Emma Tammi and some YouTubers were able to release BTS footage a week or so early. Those interviews and BTS videos really helped me understand the love and care Blumhouse, Scott Cawthon Productions, and Jim Henson's put into the world that they all knew so many loved. But I wouldn't go any higher than 3.5 or 7/10 because there were not that many jump scares or good scares. It got me a few times, but not as many as I wished for. and they didn't show much of William or the Spring Bonnie suit. William Afton is the villain of this franchise. In every universe FNaF has, there is a William, and he kills, and I feel like they swung and missed the ball with William a little. If they are able to make a second film, I hope they explore William more. This is a fun watch, good for fans of the franchise, and a good beginner movie for people who get too scared watching horror movies.

C

cooldude1983

Feb 11, 2024 · via TMDB

as a person who never played any fnaf games a really enjoyed this movie the acting was great the robots looked amazing but the story wasn't scary but I will say it was dark.

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Cast 33
Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Mike

Piper Rubio

Piper Rubio

Abby

Elizabeth Lail

Elizabeth Lail

Vanessa

Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard

Steve Raglan / William Afton

Mary Stuart Masterson

Mary Stuart Masterson

Aunt Jane

Kat Conner Sterling

Kat Conner Sterling

Max

David Lind

David Lind

Jeff

Christian Stokes

Christian Stokes

Hank

Joseph Poliquin

Joseph Poliquin

Carl

Grant Feely

Grant Feely

Ghost Kid (Blonde Boy)

Asher Colton Spence

Asher Colton Spence

Ghost Kid (With Hook)

David Huston Doty

David Huston Doty

Ghost Kid (With Bunny Ears)

Liam Hendrix

Liam Hendrix

Ghost Kid (With Hat)

Jophielle Love

Jophielle Love

Ghost Kid (Blue-Eyed Girl)

Tadasay Young

Tadasay Young

Dr. Lillian

Michael P. Sullivan

Michael P. Sullivan

Doug

Wyatt Parker

Wyatt Parker

Young Mike

Lucas Grant

Lucas Grant

Garrett

Jessica Blackmore

Jessica Blackmore

Mike's Mom

Garrett Hines

Garrett Hines

Mike's Dad

Ryan Reinike

Ryan Reinike

Freddy's Security Guard

Theodus Crane

Theodus Crane

Jeremiah

Julia Belanova

Julia Belanova

Cindy

Lisa Mackel Smith

Lisa Mackel Smith

Ice Cream Lady

Xander Mateo

Xander Mateo

Afraid Young Boy

Matthew Patrick

Matthew Patrick

Sparky's Diner Waiter

Bailey Winston

Bailey Winston

Kim

Gralen Bryant Banks

Gralen Bryant Banks

Pharmacist

Cory Kenshin

Cory Kenshin

Cabbie

Victoria Patenaude

Victoria Patenaude

Social Worker

Kellen Goff

Kellen Goff

Foxy's "Diddleedum" (uncredited)

Kevin Foster

Kevin Foster

Freddy Fazbear

Jade Kindar-Martin

Jade Kindar-Martin

Bonnie

Crew 58
Lyn Moncrief

Lyn Moncrief

Director of Photography

Andy Dylan

Andy Dylan

Stunt Coordinator

Andy Dylan

Andy Dylan

Stunts

Karine Mauffrey

Karine Mauffrey

Stunts

Matt Cipro

Matt Cipro

Stunts

Sean Paul Braud

Sean Paul Braud

Stunts

Sierra Hawkins

Sierra Hawkins

Stunts

Taryn Terrell

Taryn Terrell

Stunts

Gregory Plotkin

Gregory Plotkin

Thanks

Eric Stratemeier

Eric Stratemeier

Utility Stunts

Jeff Brockton

Jeff Brockton

Utility Stunts

Scott Cawthon

Scott Cawthon

Video Game

Emma Tammi

Emma Tammi

Director

Andrew Wesman

Andrew Wesman

Editor

Susan Boyajian

Susan Boyajian

ADR Voice Casting

Sarah Domeier Lindo

Sarah Domeier Lindo

Casting

Terri Taylor

Terri Taylor

Casting

Adam Stephenson

Adam Stephenson

Casting Assistant

Beatriz Sequeira

Beatriz Sequeira

Executive Producer

Christopher H. Warner

Christopher H. Warner

Executive Producer

Marc Mostman

Marc Mostman

Executive Producer

Russell Binder

Russell Binder

Executive Producer

Ryan Turek

Ryan Turek

Executive Producer

Jason Blum

Jason Blum

Producer

Scott Cawthon

Scott Cawthon

Producer

Dante Dammit

Dante Dammit

Production Assistant

Christopher H. Warner

Christopher H. Warner

Unit Production Manager

Amad Jackson

Amad Jackson

ADR & Dubbing

Ben Pronsky

Ben Pronsky

ADR & Dubbing

Chrystee Pharris

Chrystee Pharris

ADR & Dubbing

Jakari Fraser

Jakari Fraser

ADR & Dubbing

Juan Pope

Juan Pope

ADR & Dubbing

Scott Whyte

Scott Whyte

ADR & Dubbing

Susan Boyajian

Susan Boyajian

ADR & Dubbing

Wolfie Trausch

Wolfie Trausch

ADR & Dubbing

Aidan Dykes

Aidan Dykes

ADR Mixer

Bogdan Zavarzin

Bogdan Zavarzin

Foley Artist

Rustam Gimadiyev

Rustam Gimadiyev

Foley Mixer

Aminé Ramer

Aminé Ramer

Music Supervisor

Andrea von Foerster

Andrea von Foerster

Music Supervisor

Andrew Grush

Andrew Grush

Musician

Taylor Stewart

Taylor Stewart

Musician

Andrew Grush

Andrew Grush

Original Music Composer

Taylor Stewart

Taylor Stewart

Original Music Composer

Chris Welcker

Chris Welcker

Production Sound Mixer

Sam Haft

Sam Haft

Songs

Yoav Landau

Yoav Landau

Songs

P.K. Hooker

P.K. Hooker

Sound Designer

Joel Dougherty

Joel Dougherty

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

P.K. Hooker

P.K. Hooker

Supervising Sound Editor

Emily Poulliard

Emily Poulliard

Utility Sound

Scott Cawthon

Scott Cawthon

Original Series Creator

Emma Tammi

Emma Tammi

Screenplay

Scott Cawthon

Scott Cawthon

Screenplay

Seth Cuddeback

Seth Cuddeback

Screenplay

Chris Lee Hill

Chris Lee Hill

Screenstory

Scott Cawthon

Scott Cawthon

Screenstory

Tyler MacIntyre

Tyler MacIntyre

Screenstory

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US Release Dates 6

Oct 26, 2023

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PG-13 Digital

Oct 27, 2023

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Nov 28, 2023

PG-13 Digital

Dec 12, 2023

4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray / DVD

PG-13 Physical

Oct 30, 2024

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Apr 26, 2025

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