Marshmallow
Seen it?2025 | 93 min | Horror, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Bride of Frankenstein or Creature from the Black Lagoon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
At a secluded summer camp, timid and introverted 12-year-old Morgan is thrust into a waking nightmare when a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real. As a mysterious figure descends upon the camp, Morgan and his newfound friends must embark on a treacherous journey and uncover a sinister reality buried beneath the surface.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio
- Pierson FodéKaszwar
- Corbin BernsenRoy
- Giorgia WhighamRachel
- Alysia ReinerMom
- Paul SoterCollins
- MiyakoMay
- Kue LawrenceMorgan
- Amanda ClaytonDeputy Maxwell
- Sutton JohnstonCJ
- Jordyn Raya JamesCaroline