The New Mutants
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Why it matters
A genre-bending attempt to fuse teen mutant drama with supernatural horror, The New Mutants aims for claustrophobic dread but gets tangled in its own identity crisis.
- Early promise in blending horror atmosphere with superhero origin story, a rare pivot for the X-Men franchise.
- Practical effects and creature design occasionally shine, recalling classic body horror vibes even if underused.
- Fans of Josh Boone’s mood-driven style and psychological hauntings might find enough to chew on despite narrative flaws.
- Struggles with uneven pacing, a muddled villain, and underdeveloped characters make it more curiosity piece than must-see.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
36
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
57
Survival
100
