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We’re back in the Lucy Hale horror-verse with Fantasy Island, also directed by Jeff Wadlow. It takes a fun, pulpy premise and gives it a glossy horror makeover— and sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. It’s a stylish reimagining of the 1970s TV series, but its ambition is undercut by a muddled tone and too many competing plotlines.

What Works:

• Setting & Production Design: The island is stunning and atmospheric, offering a lush backdrop that feels appropriately surreal.
• Premise Potential: There’s something compelling about the idea of fantasies turning nightmarish, and the film almost taps into that dark wish-fulfilment horror.
• Michael Peña as Mr. Roarke: He brings a mysterious energy to the role, even if the character doesn’t get enough depth.

What Doesn’t:

• Too Many Threads: The multiple storylines has the film feeling all over the place in the beginning.
• Uneven Tone: It swings between horror, camp, and emotional drama without fully committing to any, which leaves it feeling disjointed.
• Predictable Twists: The big reveal tries to be clever, and while I never figured it out, it ends up being overly convoluted, and the payoff just doesn’t land. Actually, the more I think about it, the more it doesn’t make any sense.

Final Thoughts:

Despite a great concept and a few moments of fun, Fantasy Island feels like it got lost in its own maze of plotlines. Watch it if you’re really curious—but lower your expectations.