For fans of "hardcore gore," the film doesn't hold back. It features several "gnarly" and grotesque deaths, including a particularly graphic scene involving a surgical search for a hidden key.

The initial hook—a toxic family trapped in a remote mansion forced to solve murders themed after the historical serial killer H.H. Holmes —is genuinely intriguing. The Lowlights

The film is often criticized for "unstable camera work" and jarring editing choices that make the action difficult to follow.

If you enjoy low-budget "trapped in a house" mysteries with a high gore factor and don't mind a messy plot, it may be a decent "night in" choice. However, if you are looking for a sharp, clever mystery, you may find this an "hour and 36 minutes you'll never get back". Movie Review ~ Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders

(2022) is a horror-thriller that attempts to blend the high-stakes whodunit style of Knives Out with the brutal "survival game" mechanics of the Saw franchise. Critical Consensus

Nearly every character is portrayed as "morally bankrupt" or "despicable," making it difficult for the audience to care who survives the game. Final Verdict

Critics noted the film struggles to decide if it wants to be a serious thriller or a campy horror, resulting in dialogue and scenes that occasionally feel unintentionally funny.

The presence of Jon Voight and Jonathan Rhys Meyers provides some weight to the production, though many critics felt their talents were wasted on a "subpar script".