New Horror Movie Starring Marvel’s Dafne Keen Debuts To Solid Rotten Tomatoes Score Ahead Of Release

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The new horror film Whistle, featuring Dafne Keen (known for her role as Laura/X23 in Logan and recently in Deadpool & Wolverine), is getting positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes before its release. Keen first gained recognition as X23 in the 2017 X-Men film Logan and returned to the character seven years later within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Dafne Keen’s new horror film, Whistle, recently premiered at Fantastic Fest and is set to hit theaters on February 6th. Critics have given it a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but this is based on only 18 reviews so far, meaning the score could change. We’ll get a better idea of how audiences feel about the movie once it’s released in cinemas.

Corin Hardy, the director of The Nun, brings Owen Egerton’s short story Whistle to life. The film stars Dafne Keen and follows a group of high school students who accidentally find a cursed Aztec Death Whistle. When they blow it, a horrifying sound is released, and their future deaths begin to pursue them.

With the number of deaths rising, the group delves into the artifact’s past, hoping to stop the dangerous chain of events they’ve triggered. The cast features Dafne Keen alongside Sophie Nélisse (known from Yellowjackets), Sky Yang, Jhaleil Swaby, Ali Skovbye, Percy Hynes White (from Wednesday), Michelle Fairley (of Game of Thrones fame), and Nick Frost (recognized from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz).

Most critics feel that Whistle successfully captures the fun of classic teen horror, borrowing elements from movies like Final Destination with imaginative and fast-paced scares. Reviewers particularly enjoyed the film’s energetic style, creative death scenes, and focus on entertainment rather than gritty realism, even if the characters and story weren’t entirely original. Overall, it’s a solid choice for horror fans looking for a thrilling and enjoyable experience.

Despite some strong acting and interesting concepts, many critics feel the movie Whistle is ultimately predictable. While the tone, cast, and a few surprising moments are appreciated, the film doesn’t quite live up to its potential due to a formulaic script and inconsistent direction. Most agree it’s a decent, but imperfect, viewing experience.

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2026-02-05 00:28