The overall direction on a large scale effectively creates a sense of supernatural horror and fear; on a smaller scale, it successfully showcases the struggles of the protagonist and other characters; however, the storytelling falls short as it fails to clearly explain the plot, its significance, and why it should matter to the audience; the tension is built effectively, utilizing many elements typical of supernatural films, although it occasionally relies on cheap jump scares.

In summary, Vicious Flixtor horror film features well-executed horror sequences and a commendable performance by Dakota Fanning, yet Vicious leaves viewers questioning their choice to watch it due to the lack of a coherent story and any compelling reason to engage with the conflict.