In these prismatic times, the word sigil “Bad Bunny” is automatically associated with the “King of Latin Trap” – not a Psychological Thriller. However, a new feature film titled Bad Bunny (with no association to the Pop star) was released at the waning edge of Halloween 2025, on October 29th, distributed by ITN Films. Writer-Director Chuck Morrongiello (known for films such as 2018’s Amityville: Mt. Misery Road and 2023’s The American Ripper) had his hand firmly on the wheel, steering Bad Bunny straight into a warped, bloody timeline. His latest entry as a wholly independent filmmaker, once Bad Bunny was unleashed onto the digital highway, spread like dragonfire across streaming platforms such as Tubi (where you can find the uncensored edition), Vudu, and Amazon.
What makes Bad Bunny stand out from other blood-icing movies? It is this – the movie hums along with an undercurrent of dread that pulls you headlong into a rabbit hole of horrific proportions. The opening frames are not only mind-blowing, but the visuals reel in the eyes like the lures dangling on a fishhook. Furthermore, Bad Bunny relies on the viewer’s ability to connect the dots and follow a simmering reveal of the main character’s development, who has attained a reputation forged like a blade, cold and unforgettable.
Many can relate to the notion of escaping reality, especially when it is draped in a black cloak of grief. Sara (portrayed by Karolina Morrongiello) fled her familiar life to embrace the solitude needed to heal her emotional distress over the loss of a loved one. She sought this remote isolation as a wall of protection from the outside world-a fortress of security and peace. This is visually portrayed as she calmly distracts herself by painting a picture on canvas. Instead, she finds herself fighting for her life at the merciless hands of a larger-than-life version of what one would deem cute and innocuous-a bunny. One who happens to rock blood spatter as if it were a designer fragrance.
As Bad Bunny advances, an unconscious surge of adrenaline rapidly circulates throughout the body, hitting target organs, thereby increasing not only the heart rate but also sharpening sensory awareness. The camera zooms in as the costumed monster peers in through the window at his unsuspecting victim, heightening suspense about what will come next. The suspense sizzles like bacon in a frying pan. Along with these nail-biting scenes are well-timed snippets of comic relief. One standout is the absurdity of the mentally twisted bunny using a raw carrot as a murder weapon. This decayed soul executes with a precision that is mindboggling.
The macabre bunny suit’s appearance is a critical element that keeps one on the cutting edge of fear. There is no “Eh, what’s up, Doc?” that is followed by a comically displayed carrot chomp. Once you see this diabolical bunny, you cannot unsee it. The zoomed-up image of the grotesque facial features, combined with the predatory stillness, where an echo of a pin drop can be heard, engages the mind like the strategic flashes of insight in solving a Rubik’s Cube. This is one Energizer bunny that just will not stop killing. Does someone take his batteries out? Stay tuned to find out.
Amid the gallery of villains whose origins lie in fractured childhoods, this one stands out as if forged by the sword of truth. This childhood trauma-born bunny is a testament to a broken psyche that is out for revenge without end. What is so compelling is that it strikes a nerve like a tuning fork. Pulled a rabbit out of a hat and stitched together from the fabric of nightmares. Bad Bunny is a welcome addition for those intrigued by diabolical Horror movies with an animal-costume motif. This is why Cryptic Rock gives it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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