Vicious reminded me of a lot of other contemporary horror films, like Drag Me to Hell and Smile. Whilst director Bryan Bertino has struggled to replicate the unique success of The Strangers, I was pleasantly surprised by his latest horror outing. It successfully builds tension and intrigue from the outset, driven by a straightforward but effectively creepy premise. Despite her cut-and-dry character, Dakota Fanning is great in the leading role, especially considering we spend most of the film with her alone. It struggles to stick the landing, and the ending is muddled, but overall, I had a lot of fun with Vicious.