: Reviewers from sites like Deep Focus Review praised the film for its "pulse-pounding" action and clever use of pandemic tropes (like a victim being asked to wear a mask before being attacked). It is often compared to a modern-day Scream due to its suspenseful chase scenes and smart character choices. 2. Religious Observance: World Day of the Sick 2023
Directed by and co-written by Scream creator Kevin Williamson , Sick is a "pandemic slasher" that premiered on Peacock in January 2023. Sick 2023
: The killers' motive is directly tied to the pandemic. They are seeking revenge for their son, who died from COVID-19 after attending a party where Parker was present. : Reviewers from sites like Deep Focus Review
: Set in April 2020, the story follows two college friends, Parker and Miri, who decide to quarantine at a remote family lake house to wait out the COVID-19 lockdown. Their isolation is shattered when a masked intruder begins stalking them. Religious Observance: World Day of the Sick 2023