Movie · 2026 · Music, Thriller, Action, Horror · 1h 29m · R · English
Curator score: 1.1/10 (150.4K ratings)
Blood, sweat and tutus.
Overview
A troupe of ballerinas find themselves fighting for survival as they attempt to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.
Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Millicent Simmonds, Avantika, Michael Culkin, Lydia Leonard, Uma Thurman, Tamás Hagyó, Julian Krenn, Miklós Béres, Péter Végh, Adam Boncz, Krisztián Csákvári, Kate Freund, Tamás Szabó Sipos, Béla Orsányi, David Benko, Balázs Megyeri, Gary Cothenet
Where to watch
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A pulpy, high-concept survival thriller with a strong hook: ballerinas trapped in a remote inn and forced into bloody improvisation. The premise and choreography-forward action sound like the main attraction, and the film seems to lean into camp, gore, and ensemble chaos. But the modest critical response suggests it’s more of a slick genre diversion than a fully polished standout.
Best for
fans of female-led survival thrillers
viewers who like campy horror-action hybrids
people drawn to dance-centric genre mashups
audiences seeking bloody, fast-moving B-movie energy
Skip if
you want serious ballet drama
you dislike gore or splatter violence
you need airtight plotting and tonal consistency
you prefer prestige horror over pulpy genre fare
Overview
Pretty Lethal sells itself on a deliciously absurd premise: ballerinas stranded at a remote inn, then forced to turn pointe shoes into weapons. That alone gives it instant curiosity value, and the audience reaction points to a movie that knows exactly what kind of chaos it is aiming for. The appeal here is less elegance than escalation, with dance discipline repurposed into survival instinct.
Worth noting
What seems to work best is the blend of action, horror, and dark comedy. The ensemble energy and choreography-forward violence give it a playful, crowd-pleasing edge, especially for viewers who enjoy “good for her” mayhem and stylish bloodletting. It sounds like the film’s biggest asset is its commitment to the bit.
Bottom line
At the same time, the middling reception suggests some roughness around the edges. If you’re hoping for a deep character study or a genuinely scary horror film, this probably won’t be the one. But if you’re in the mood for a glossy, ridiculous, moderately bloody genre ride, it looks like an easy yes for the right audience.
Top Letterboxd reviews
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ- (1.5★) · 8690 likes
is this what timothée chalamet meant when he called ballet a dying art?
Kylo (3.5★) · 6165 likes
I can only imagine the chaos if Abby Lee Miller had been there.
varalika ♡ (3★) · 4396 likes
maddie showing why she was always at the top of the pyramid
lauren📽️ (4★) · 3342 likes
you could tell me this is an archived episode of dance moms and i’d believe you