DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS Review: The Closest Thing To An MCU Horror Movie Yet

Doctor Strange 2 is set to hit theatres this weekend (earlier in some locations), and Sam Raimi's surprisingly violent sequel is the closest thing to an MCU horror movie we're likely to see.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness begins with an intense chase scene, as a Strange Variant (Benedict Cumberbatch) and new MCU hero America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) attempt to escape the clutches of a demonic creature. Just a few minutes later, we find ourselves in another set piece involving Gargantos, and from there, we're a hop, skip and a jump away from am all-out assault on Kamar-Taj.

It's... a lot. All of these sequences are exciting and well-crafted on their own, but coming one after the other in such quick succession makes the head spin, and it feels like the movie is rushing to cover all of its bases while leaving scant room for characterization. Director Sam Raimi does steady the ship to an extent once certain events occur, but the breakneck pace remains for the most part, often at the expense of the story (and a first act).

Fortunately, the filmmaker also brings much more of his signature style and horror sensibilities to the film than we expected, and the sheer audacity of what plays out on screen ultimately pummels you into submission.

We catch up with the (former) Sorcerer Supreme as he struggles to move on from his relationship with Christine Palmer (Rachel McAdams) and is plagued by nightmares involving a mysterious teenager with the power to traverse the Multiverse. When said teen (Gomez) shows up and reveals that she's being pursued by a demon who wants to steal her abilities, Wong (Benedict Wong) decides to take her to Kamar-Taj, while Strange pays a visit to an old friend with knowledge of the dark arts.

Unfortunately for all involved, The Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) has continued to use the Darkhold since we last saw her in WandaVision, and is determined to find her children again - at any cost.

To check out the rest of the review, head on over to ComicBookMovie.com.

RESIDENT EVIL Actress Adeline Rudolph To Play Kitana In MORTAL KOMBAT 2
Related:

RESIDENT EVIL Actress Adeline Rudolph To Play Kitana In MORTAL KOMBAT 2

CINDERELLA'S CURSE: A Horror Take On Disney's Classic Tale Is In The Works
Recommended For You:

CINDERELLA'S CURSE: A Horror Take On Disney's Classic Tale Is In The Works

DISCLAIMER: This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. As a user-generated content platform, Fear HQ and Best Little Sites LLC is protected under the DMCA... [MORE]
RESIDENT EVIL Actress Adeline Rudolph To Play Kitana In MORTAL KOMBAT 2
New Line's Mortal Kombat sequel has found its Kitana, with Adeline Rudolph set to reunite with her Chilling Adventures of Sabrina co-star Tati Gabrielle to play the beautiful fan-wielding warrior...
CINDERELLA'S CURSE: A Horror Take On Disney's Classic Tale Is In The Works
Following horror-inspired takes on Winnie the Pooh, The Grinch, and more, it's been announced that a much darker, "gory" adaptation of Disney's Cinderella is in development...
BEETLEJUICE 2: Winona Ryder Returns As Lydia Deetz In First Set Photos
Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel is now filming, and the first photos from the set give us a glimpse of Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz - who looks exactly the same as she did in the original movie!
THE BLACKENING: They Can't All Die First In New Trailer For Lionsgate's Horror Spoof
Lionsgate has released a new trailer for a movie that's sure to stir up a lot of debate online. The Blackening focuses on a killer stalking a group of friends who must decide which one is the "Blackest."
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S Live-Action Adaptation Gets A Creepy First Trailer
The first teaser trailer and some posters for Universal and Blumhouse's live-action adaptation of survival horror video game, Five Nights at Freddy's, have been released...

The Best Little Sites Network (BLS)

Action Movie and TV News - AnimeMojo.com
Anime News, Trailers & More - AnimeMojo.com
Superhero News, Videos, Rumors & More - ComicBookMovie.com
Horror News - FearHQ.com
Video Game News, Reviews, Trailers & More - GameFragger.com
Sci-Fi and Fantasy News, Videos, Rumors & More - SFFGazette.com
Cartoon and Animated Film News, Videos, Rumors & More - Toonado.com
Professional Wrestling News, Videos, Rumors & More - TheRingReport.com