Horror movies are, as John Carpenter once broke down for me, a teachable series of practical effects and learnable basic knowledge of human psychology.

So sure, somebody who is the child of a famous director who is still a big deal, but who jumped the shark, aesthetically, during Obama’s first term, can master the “skills” to make a scary creature feature.

The jolts and effects are pro forma, so this could work.

This should give hope to Dakota Johnson and all the other Dakotas out there, hoping for another chance at a hit. Someday, a nepo baby movie maker will give you a big break, too.

June 14.