We’re never given a clear understanding on how his powers work and when exactly he can show up, like Freddy Krueger in your dreams or The Conjuring’s spirits that are trapped in certain homes. Even in this particular scene, the Slender Man’s history is rushed and incomplete. As with most supernatural movies, there’s that quintessential moment when one of the heroes goes to a library and does some research on whatever creature is haunting them.
It’s just a shame that he wasn’t given a better backstory. He’s truly an imposing figure, and while the film’s PG-13 rating doesn’t allow for oodles of blood splatter, his mere presence is enough to startle the bravest of souls. Slender Man (Javier Botet) is definitely the movie’s main attraction, even though he typically sticks to the shadows and doesn’t utter a single word. Sadly, sound and visuals alone can’t keep Slender Man afloat. The movie lures your eyes into searching for Slender Man in every scene, which heightens the already tense mood. The pale faceless figure seems to appear out of nowhere, easily blending in with the surrounding forest. White also does an excellent job of creating terrifying visuals whenever the Slender Man is running amok, especially in the densely wooded areas. The harrowing opening credits alone quickly remind the viewer what kind of movie they’re about to see. The score, composed by Game of Thrones and Westworld alums Ramin Djawadi and Brandon Campbell, oozes creepiness with its heavy use of string instruments, creating a foreboding atmosphere throughout the film. Slender Man does, however, excel in the visual and sound departments. The websites they frequent look like something out of Sandra Bullock’s 1995 film, The Net, instead of the sleek, modern designs of Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
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Sure, there are moments when the girls are in chat rooms and message boards trying to figure how to defeat him, but all of it feels inauthentic and even a little dated. Since the titular creature is a manifestation of the viral nature of the internet, one would think that the movie might offer some insight into how social media has the power to create horrific beings like Slender Man, but the story never quite goes there. There’s also the problem with Slender Man’s overall commentary on society that’s never fully realized. Unlike the Losers’ Club from Stephen King’s IT or the gang from Stranger Things, this band of misfits is easily forgettable. There’s nothing extraordinary about them to keep the story stimulating, which makes it difficult to empathize with them when all hell breaks loose. Our four heroines - Wren (Joey King), Hallie (Julia Goldani Telles), Katie (Annalise Basso), and Chloe (Jaz Sinclair) - are just an ordinary group of high school girls lifted straight out of any number of cliche teen dramas.
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