Would You Rather Sparknotes

Would You Rather is an ultimatum horror movie in which the characters are forced to make timed decisions, which cause devastating, and often fatal consequences. Steffen Schlachtenhaufen’s gruesome twist on the classic childhood game, from which the movie receives its title, comes to show the audience how desperate situations cause people to re-evaluate or ignore our values in order to find a solution for their situation. Iris, the main character, and seven other contestants each demonstrate this point as each of them compete in a contest in an attempt to win the opportunity to have their problems solved. For these characters, being invited to the dinner party at which this contest is to occur appeared to be a lifeline. However, when this …show more content…
Her nurturing and protective nature, as well as the hard work she performs to pay for her brother’s care, shows us that family is a key value in her life. As she enters the Lambrik mansion, a secluded building that offers an eerie aura, other contestants are introduced to Iris. Each of these contestants each has their own unique situation that they wish to have resolved. These contestants also each have their own personal back-stories and values. In time, the values and back-story of many of the characters are each revealed. Both Iris and Conway, another contestant, possess the value of self-restraint and discipline. Travis, being a veteran, is instilled with the values of loyalty, selfless service, and honor. Towards the end of the movie it is revealed to us that Amy’s, a character that appears heartless and even sadistic throughout the majority of the film, behavior is due to her tragic back-story in which her husband drowned their young daughter. Then, in the final round, it is revealed that Iris is not the only contestant present whom is attending for her family. Lucas, a character whom has helped her throughout the game, is there in hopes of helping his sister showing that he also holds family as being a key value in his life as well as protecting others. When the game begins the seclusion and security of the mansion adds to feeling of desperation that causes all characters listed to reevaluate these values, as escape from the location seems all the more impossible under the