“So who wants to go next?” If you have ever watched the movie, The Craft, then you know about the slumber party game, “Light as a feather, stiff as a board.” Maybe you tried this out in your own basement and failed miserably or maybe you called your mom to pick you up early from a sleepover party just to avoid this very type of game. No judgment please. Either way, this show focuses around that very same game with an added twist that will have you wondering if any slumber party game is safe. After watching Truth or Dare earlier this year, I’m having my doubts.
The Hulu series is based on the book by Zoe Aarsen and follows a group of teenage girls who enjoy pre-gaming at a cemetery as part of their Halloween tradition. A night of seemingly harmless fun turns into something dark and twisted, as each character hears a description of how they will die before they are levitated by the group. While this is not the version of the game I remember, it certainly adds for dramatic effect, especially when the characters realize that they are in danger of dying that way in real life.
The show features 10 episodes and they are all currently streaming on Hulu as of October 12th 2018. After watching all of the episodes in one day, I can tell you that the series can best be described as cotton candy sweet with some light and fun horror sprinkled on top. Yes please! The show reminded me of a mix between Pretty Little Liars and The Craft and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised overall. If you are looking for jump scares or nightmare-worthy horror, this is not necessarily the show for you, but there are some cringe-worthy moments for sure. October is the perfect month to watch your fair share of horror and and Light as a Feather delivers as a binge-watching worthy treat. Please note that major spoilers have been left out for your convenience. My top 5 reasons to check out Light as a Feather are:
5
A concept that immediately draws you in.
The fact that we are all familiar with the slumber party game, “Light as a feather, stiff as a board,” definitely helps draw you into this show right away. The show also does a great job of diving right in and not giving you too much back story that will have you tuning out. While we do get to learn about each character, I thought that the flashbacks flowed together perfectly. Sure there are some moments featuring teenage drama that you may find unnecessary, but let’s not pretend like that’s a reason to turn off the show. Think Mean Girls, Heathers, and Pretty Little Liars.
4
Short episodes.
I don’t know about you, but I love to binge-watch. Each episode is about 25 minutes long so it is absolutely possible to finish this show in a weekend or even a day if you are feeling ambitious. The writers did a great job of ending each episode on a cliffhanger that will have you automatically pressing play for the next one to start. Sometimes you don’t even realize how far you have gotten because each episode is fast paced. It’s also OK to walk away for a moment and grab your popcorn if needed because you will not need to analyze every second of the show to understand what is happening. No need to rewind unless you really want to. The show is pretty straightforward and the recaps at the beginning of each episode fill you in on everything that’s important. The show is just pure entertainment without all the fuss and I have to say that I appreciated that, especially while taking a break from other shows and films that require more attention.
3
You can’t easily predict what is going to happen next.
You may think you have already figured out the show just from watching the preview and maybe you have, but I think that the show does a really nice job of keeping you on the edge of your seat. The mystery behind the game unravels with each new episode and the questions that you may have stirring around in your brain are answered, but the answers aren’t completely obvious, which is refreshing.
2
McKenna Brady played by Liana Liberato.
I have to admit that I wasn’t entirely invested in the characters on this show and no one stood out in particular other than McKenna Brady, played brilliantly by the talented Liana Liberato. I always look for a connection to a character and McKenna is someone I could see as my own best friend. While her friends and family have redeeming qualities, there is something magnetic about McKenna. She is smart and capable, but she is not perfect. She falls into the classic scenario of hanging out with the mean girls at school and knows that she is guilty of this. However, McKenna has a lot on her plate and I commend her strength and loyalty. While I initially got a Single White Female vibe from the antagonist, Violet, I saw some potential here as well. Either way, I was pleasantly surprised by Liberato’s performance and she really helped elevate the rest of the show, redeeming some other performances that were leaving a little something to be desired.
1
Throwback to fun horror movies in the 90’s.
What I really enjoyed about this show was that it was the perfect throwback to films like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream, Urban Legend, and The Craft. I grew up watching these movies and I enjoyed that they were the perfect blend of slasher and terror scares with some predictable, but fun teenage drama thrown in. I personally enjoy fun horror movies like this that don’t have me terrorized with nightmares for the rest of my life, but everyone likes something different. Either way, I thought that this show provided me with the entertainment I expected and even pleasantly surprised me, leaving me wanting more. Ready to watch?
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own theories and thoughts on Light as a Feather in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
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