If that doesn’t scream “I’m perfect” for lovers of Halloween films where the baddie keeps coming back in endless sequels, wondering when almost every other character will die, I’m not sure any other Star Wars film makes a better case at matching such spooky overtones.
The seemingly impossible task of sneaking onto an imperial base in the hopes of finding her father and rescuing him is very on point for the Star Wars franchise however, the constant barrage of mistrust, uncertainty and gloomy circumstances almost overwhelms the senses to where hope seems impossible. Jyn Erso is merely a child at the beginning of the film, and the lasting impression of watching her mother killed and then escaping capture from the empire is felt during the entirety of Rogue One.Īlthough Jyn becomes somewhat of a loner before being “asked” to help the Rebellion, she’s looking for any opportunity to reunite with her father. In its absence, an underlying dread continues to build upon a grim start where our main character’s life is shattered at an early age. Rogue One doesn’t rely heavily on humorous banter, and the playfulness that usually offers a lightheartedness to the Dark Side is absent from most of this film.
Although Star Wars doesn’t generally fit into the horrifying genre, there are moments within the franchise that equal some “terrifying tales.” Rogue One does have one a major final sequence where Darth Vader plays the role of devastator, a la Jason or Freddy, but the movie as a whole also presents a lingering ominous tone reminiscent of a scary movie. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a tale perfect for the Halloween season as the expected outcome reminds us of something you’d see in a horror film.
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