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‘Onslaught’ Review: Adam Wingard Goes Back to Basics with a Lean Military Slasher

Adam Wingard's new film 'Onslaught' is drawing attention for its return to classic horror tropes.

By · Published August 31, 2026  18:34 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026  06:32 UTC

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Who stars in 'Onslaught'?

Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens.

What genre is 'Onslaught'?

It is a military slasher film.

What is the critical reception of 'Onslaught'?

The reviews are mixed, with some praising its return to classic horror tropes and others noting its scattered narrative.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 15 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 15 distinct news outlets with 17 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 16.
  • Primary Driver: Adam Wingard's new film 'Onslaught' is drawing attention for its return to classic horror tropes.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The movie is a military slasher that leans heavily on familiar horror tropes. The film stars Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens.

RogerEbert.com calls it a "gnarly but familiar grab bag of tropes." The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both note that the film is fun but scattered. The Guardian and IndieWire praise Wingard's return to basics.

The film's release is likely to impact horror fans and Wingard's existing audience. The success of 'Onslaught' could influence future projects from Wingard and similar films in the genre.

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Onslaught Adam Wingard Adria Arjona Dan Stevens horror film military slasher

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