Ready or Not is a dark comedy-horror film directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, starring Samara Weaving as Grace, a young bride who finds herself in a deadly game on her wedding night. The movie blends suspense, gore, and humor, delivering a thrilling and satirical take on family traditions and wealth.
The story begins with Grace marrying Alex Le Domas, a member of a wealthy and eccentric family that built their fortune through board games. On their wedding night, Grace is invited to participate in a family tradition: a game chosen at random by a mysterious box. Unbeknownst to her, this tradition is tied to a sinister pact the family made with a supernatural entity known as “Mr. Le Bail.” If the family fails to follow the rules of the game, they believe they will face a gruesome death.
Grace draws the card for “Hide and Seek,” which turns out to be the deadliest game of all. The family explains that she must hide while they hunt her down, intending to kill her before dawn as part of their ritual sacrifice. Initially unaware of the stakes, Grace quickly realizes the danger when the family arms themselves with antique weapons and begins their pursuit.
What follows is a night of chaos and survival as Grace fights back against the Le Domas family. Despite being outnumbered and unprepared, she uses her wits and determination to evade capture. Along the way, she uncovers the dark secrets of the family and their twisted belief in the curse that binds them.
The climax of the film is both shocking and darkly humorous. As dawn approaches, the family’s ritual fails, and they meet a gruesome fate, exploding one by one. Grace, bloodied but alive, walks away from the carnage as the Le Domas mansion burns to the ground.
Ready or Not is a sharp critique of privilege, tradition, and greed, with Samara Weaving delivering a standout performance as a bride-turned-survivor. The film’s blend of horror and humor makes it a unique and unforgettable experience.
