Wingard's "Onslaught" Delivers Style, Lacks Bite

Director Adam Wingard, known for "You're Next" and "The Guest," returns to his independent filmmaking roots with "Onslaught." After helming large-scale franchise films like "Godzilla vs. Kong," Wingard aimed to blend B-movie gonzo fun with A-list polish.

"Onslaught" features Adria Arjona as Celeste, a single mother and ex-soldier who must protect her trailer park from government-created super soldiers. The film's premise draws parallels to iconic slashers like Michael Myers, with genetically engineered "human heat-seeking missiles" unleashed after a research facility experiment goes awry.

While Arjona is praised for her magnetic performance and action capabilities, the film itself is described as a "B-minus success." Reviewers note that Wingard's polished aesthetic is evident, but the movie feels restrained, missing the expected raucous fun and inventive carnage. The violence is often sanitized, leading to an unsatisfying blend of mild perversity and lacking intensity. Ultimately, "Onslaught" is considered a decently entertaining, stylish film that doesn't quite deliver on its visceral promise.