Not for everyone in more reasons than one, but quite satisfactory for those willing to see it

Rating: 8/10 (29 December 2019)

Let me just start off by saying: this movie has a REALLY cool premise. A punk rock band trapped in a bar fighting off neo-Nazis? Hell yeah? Intrigued me the moment I heard about it. And the end result was one hell of thrill ride full of great performances, brutal violence, and plenty of tension.
All of the acting is spot-on. Nearly every character in the film is surprisingly charismatic, even the bad guys and they're damn neo-Nazis! However, that detail is justified by Patrick Stewart's chillingly amiable performance as Darcy, an elderly man who, despite his nonthreatening name and grandfatherly appearance, is hiding dark secrets of his own and plenty of complex plans that even I don't fully understand even after seeing the movie. Special shoutout also goes to the band members, especially Anton Yelchin. May he rest in peace.
I don't really understand why the movie is considered a horror flick; it's really more of a thriller because of its slow tension, as I've noticed most A24 horror and thriller flicks often have. However, the movie most likely earns its certification as a horror movie because of its abrupt flashes of gruesome violence. And I mean it when I say "gruesome". The violence here isn't over-the-top, gratuitous, and unworthy of sympathy like the Saw movies for example. No, the violence in this movie is graphic, often hard to look at it, and unexpected, and there was one particular moment that nearly made me stop watching the movie entirely.
The only main flaw I could find in this movie is that sometimes it feels like it can't balance itself between complex and simple. When it's too complex, the mystery elements lose effect or don't become interesting, resulting in the movie feeling slow at times. When it's too simple, some characters might make really dumb decisions, once again slowing the movie down a bit because you might be left wondering "Why did they say/do that?". This can be occasionally frustrating at times, especially since, as mentioned before, this movie has a very charismatic cast.
In conclusion: this movie is supported by an intriguing premise, talented cast, and tension throughout; however, viewers without a stomach for graphic violence or slightly uneven pacing should take caution when watching this.