The story follows Grace (Samara Weaving), a young woman marrying into the wealthy and eccentric Le Domas family, who made their fortune in the board game industry. On her wedding night, she is required to participate in a family tradition: drawing a card from a mysterious box to determine a game they will all play together.
(released internationally as Ready or Not ) is a 2019 horror-comedy that turned a simple game of hide-and-seek into a bloody, high-stakes battle for survival. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its dark humor and a standout lead performance by Samara Weaving. Plot Overview
The film serves as a satirical commentary on , portraying the wealthy as literal monsters bound by absurd and destructive traditions.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (of the filmmaking collective Radio Silence). Screenplay: Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. Main Cast: Samara Weaving as Grace, the resilient bride. Adam Brody as Daniel Le Domas, the conflicted brother. Mark O'Brien as Alex Le Domas, Grace's new husband. Henry Czerny as Tony Le Domas, the family patriarch. Andie MacDowell as Becky Le Domas, the family matriarch. Themes and Reception
While most cards lead to harmless games like chess or checkers, Grace draws the rare card. Unbeknownst to her, this selection triggers a lethal ritual where the family must hunt and sacrifice her before dawn to fulfill an ancient pact with a mysterious benefactor, Mr. Le Bail, or face their own destruction. Cast and Crew
The story follows Grace (Samara Weaving), a young woman marrying into the wealthy and eccentric Le Domas family, who made their fortune in the board game industry. On her wedding night, she is required to participate in a family tradition: drawing a card from a mysterious box to determine a game they will all play together.
(released internationally as Ready or Not ) is a 2019 horror-comedy that turned a simple game of hide-and-seek into a bloody, high-stakes battle for survival. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its dark humor and a standout lead performance by Samara Weaving. Plot Overview
The film serves as a satirical commentary on , portraying the wealthy as literal monsters bound by absurd and destructive traditions.
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (of the filmmaking collective Radio Silence). Screenplay: Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. Main Cast: Samara Weaving as Grace, the resilient bride. Adam Brody as Daniel Le Domas, the conflicted brother. Mark O'Brien as Alex Le Domas, Grace's new husband. Henry Czerny as Tony Le Domas, the family patriarch. Andie MacDowell as Becky Le Domas, the family matriarch. Themes and Reception
While most cards lead to harmless games like chess or checkers, Grace draws the rare card. Unbeknownst to her, this selection triggers a lethal ritual where the family must hunt and sacrifice her before dawn to fulfill an ancient pact with a mysterious benefactor, Mr. Le Bail, or face their own destruction. Cast and Crew