Sorry, Charlie (2023) is Short, Slow and Forgettable [Tubi Horror Review]

Genre – Horror
Director – Colton Tran
Writer – Luke Genton
Cast – Kathleen Kenny, Maria Olsen, Hannah Preut, Travis William Harris, Connor Brannigan, Kyle Kamphaus, Jordan Jude, Antoinette Gelmont, Kyle Kittredge, Carlos Sanz
Runtime – 75 Minutes
My Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆☆☆☆☆

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If you know anything about me, you will know I like watching low budget trashy horror films, for some of dumb fun and good to put on when I want to turn my brain off. and Tubi is the perfect platform to find them.

So I will be doing mini reviews, well more statements, about these films, much shorter than my other reviews, and my ratings for the films will generally be based on how much fun they are in a trashy dumb way, because not many of them are actually good in the objective sense.

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Sorry, Charlie

A remote helpline volunteer is targeted by a stranger who lures women from their homes with a recording of a crying baby.

My Thoughts on Sorry, Charlie

Simple premise, slow execution

The story is easy to follow, but the pacing drags a lot with repeated sequences of Charlie investigating noises that soon become a bit predictable and dull.

Charlie carries the film

Kathleen Kenny puts in a decent performance, even though the script doesn’t help her too much.

The Villain

Cheap mask, flimsy suit, and awkward top hat.

Missed opportunities

We rarely get to see the killer in action before Charlie encounters him, and a more menacing presence probably would have improved the film and provided more tension.

Supporting cast is minimal

The few supporting characters keep the focus on Charlie., and while this is fine, it also highlights how isolated the story feels.

Visuals are above average

Better than standard low-budget horror, with some decent use of shadows and lighting.

Short runtime helps

At 75 minutes, at least the film isn’t too long, but the slow pacing makes it feel longer than it is.

Scares are weak

Moments meant to be tense often come off as fairly amusing, and not in a fun way.

Poor Decisions

Charlie’s repeated poor decisions really stretch the credibility.

Final act redeems

The last 15 minutes deliver a twist that’s not too bad.

Final Thoughts on Sorry, Charlie

Sorry, Charlie is pretty forgettable and dull, but at least it was quite short, so that’s something.

4/10

UP: Kathleen Kenny, short runtime, some effective visuals, final twist
DOWN: The Gentleman, pacing, weak scares, repetitive sequences, lack of tension

Sorry, Charlie Trailer

Simon Leasher

A lover of cinema for over 35 years, I have watched many films from around the world in many different genres, yet I still normally always come back to trashy slasher horror films when in doubt. More

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