Streamer (2023)

The Ghosts Were More Likable Than the Characters

*Streamer* follows five broadcast jockeys (BJs) who enter a supposedly haunted building to investigate the disappearance of another streamer who vanished there. Each of them produces different types of content, with some focusing on ghost hunting while others are determined to debunk the supernatural.

On paper, it sounds like a promising setup, especially for fans of found-footage horror. Unfortunately, the characters quickly became the movie's biggest weakness.

Most of the group spends their time pulling pranks, shouting, and trying to outdo one another for attention. Instead of building tension or creating a sense of mystery, their behavior constantly disrupted the atmosphere. I couldn't help comparing it to *Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum*, which handled a similar premise far more effectively. In *Streamer*, the endless noise and chaos made it difficult to take the horror seriously.

In fact, there were moments when I found the characters so irritating that I started rooting for the ghosts instead.

The haunted location itself has an intriguing backstory. It was originally intended to be a place of healing, yet almost everyone associated with it either disappeared or died. The setting had potential, but the movie never fully capitalized on it because so much attention was devoted to the streamers' antics.

One scene that particularly frustrated me involved a police officer arriving at the location. Rather than immediately helping people who appeared to be in danger, he spent his time questioning their credibility and motives. The scene felt unrealistic and pulled me out of the movie. Perhaps procedures differ from place to place, but where I'm from, police officers usually patrol in pairs, which made the situation feel even stranger.

Ironically, the ghosts ended up being the least annoying part of the entire film. If I ever rewatch *Streamer*, I'll probably skip straight to the supernatural scenes. Those were the moments that actually delivered what I wanted from a horror movie.

Overall, *Streamer* had a decent premise and a creepy setting, but the constant shouting, pranks, and frustrating character behavior weakened the experience. The horror elements weren't the problem—the characters were.

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It's pretty much Gonjiam. The only likeable character was Jaemin (I think that was his name. The actual ghost hunter with brains)
I still don't understand why they all came together? They seemed to not actually know each other but did? It's all a bit weird and up in the air for me.

While I did like the movie, them fighting at at each other's throats CONSTANTLY took so much away from the movie for me.. I would under if that happened out of fear but even from the beginning the main dude was a asshole and annoying as hell.

I don't understand the reasoning behind letting him outside to see the headstone and show no bars on the door either. That confused me..

I felt more sympathy towards all the trapped ghost. I really wonder if it would have made a difference if they attempted to unlock doors/cages. Cuz can you imagine having ghosts back you up against the main thing keeping you all there? Lol but I get it. It's just a movie and I'm looking waaayyyy to much into it. But still.

With Halloween coming up, this would be a great movie to add to your list.

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