“I’m Just F*cking With You” is a top-notch horror film specially crafted for the holiday season themed Into the Dark Series on Hulu. It’s set to bring any April Fools Day pranks to a whole new level of terror! Directed by Adam Mason, I have been an avid follower of his filmmaking exploits ever since I first watched his grisly feature film, Hangman (2015). With the same twisted stamp, I’m Just F*cking With You is a joyride that combines the electrifying essence of horror with the vibrant allure of neon aesthetics. As the April Fools Day pranks become increasingly dangerous so does the tension.
“I’m Just Fucking With You” Review
I’m Just F*cking With You themed for April Fool’s Day and it rates pretty high for me. The episode was written by Gregg Zehenter and Scott Barkan who both wrote Edge of Fear (2018.) There’s a lot of trash talk about this anthology series, Into the Dark but I like it. And by that I mean, it seems I like it more than most. Some of my favorite episodes on the horror TV series are Culture Shock and New Year New You.
If you’ve ever seen films like Like Me (2018) or The Neon Demon (2016), you’ll feel that same vibe bouncing off the walls here. Perhaps not story-wise, but the palette and backdrop. The color is all pastels and neon which I think makes for a perfectly eerie and obscure setting. Think… flamingoes and blurry hues. It makes everything feel like you’re watching some kind of retro flashback set in a modern era.
Larry
In episode seven, the story unfolds as Keir O’Donnell takes on the role of Larry. He confidently drives towards a hotel where he plans to meet his sister Rachel, who is on her way to witness his ex-girlfriend’s wedding. It’s clear from the start that Larry is far from thrilled about the whole ordeal. Moreover, it becomes evident that Larry enjoys unleashing his inner keyboard warrior, assuming the online identity of ProgrammingFlaw3489.
Chester
Next, we encounter Chester Conklin, brilliantly portrayed by Hayes MacArthur, who wastes no time in teasing and taunting Larry. As a mischievous trickster, it’s not difficult to foresee that the situation is bound to escalate. Since this episode revolves around the jovial spirit of April Fool’s Day, it’s only fitting that pranks play a central role. And honestly, Larry is the prime candidate for some well-deserved payback. Given the nature of online trolls, it’s hard for anyone to summon even an ounce of sympathy for him. However, everything takes a surprising turn when his sister makes an appearance, effectively humanizing this misguided offender.
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The reason I liked this installment varies. Firstly, previous episodes have been a little light on the horror but they’ve all had elements that were well done. My favorite, of course, was Wilkes from the first episode, The Body. And here, both Larry and Chester have secrets that allow for current IRL (in real life) topics like internet trolls to sidle up against the ingrained horror sub-genre of — serial killers.
I also liked how the back-stories for each character played out here. Aside from that, to pump a narrative out in 80 minutes that even comes close to being layered in some way is pretty good if you ask me.
Into the Dark’s ‘I’m Just f*cking With You’ title for the anthology series even had a kickass score to go with it. There’s nothing better than a formidable build-up of tension with funky music and, an unhinged man wearing a Hawaiian shirt, now is there? Where’s your sense of humor?
The I’m Just f*cking With You episode is rated
4 clean pillowcases out of 5
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