10 Recent Slashers That Deserve More Attention
7. Sick
Produced by Blumhouse and distributed by Peacock, Sick centres around two friends, Parker and Miri, quarantining during the COVID pandemic. When they discover intruders have broken in, the pair realise nobody will come to their aid due to the lockdown, meaning they have to rely on themselves to survive the night.
Rather than trying to have a heavy-handed message surrounding the pandemic, Sick uses the isolation as a narrative device. Based on the premise, we know the chances of somebody coming to Parker and Miri's aid are slim to none, adding a permeating feeling of dread.
The performances from leads Gideon Adlon and Beth Million are top-notch, bringing authenticity to the escalating chaos, and their chemistry makes the stakes feel real, elevating every chase and confrontation.
It's refreshing to see how briskly Sick moves, cutting out unnecessary filler and focusing on well-executed set pieces. The kills are fierce yet beautifully staged, so they never come across as gratuitous. At the same time, there’s a layer of dark humour and self-awareness that keeps things fresh.
Though hype for Sick never took off, it's one of the most intense slashers to come out in recent years.