Tubi TV
Our take
Simon Says is a 21-minute horror short rated TV-MA on Tubi about a birthday party hijacked by a sinister Simon host. Wrong moves lead to quick killings and practical blood effects. Strong language appears in the YouTube cut, and the tone is mean-spirited rather than campy fun
Uplifting themes
Survival hinges on listening carefully, but the story offers little constructive takeaway
Story (may spoil tone)
A group of friends gathers for a party when a mysterious entertainer named Simon arrives to host a game of Simon Says. What begins as a harmless game becomes a deadly fight for survival, where one wrong move can cost them their lives.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Guests die quickly when they fail the killer's Simon Says commands, wit…
Guests die quickly when they fail the killer's Simon Says commands, with several bloody kills
Language Strong profanity appears in the party and horror beats, especially in t…
Strong profanity appears in the party and horror beats, especially in the YouTube release
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening A sinister clown host turns a birthday party into a lethal trap with su…
A sinister clown host turns a birthday party into a lethal trap with sudden deaths
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Practical blood effects and weapons accompany the short's slasher-style…
Practical blood effects and weapons accompany the short's slasher-style murders
Dangerous behaviour Party drinking and obeying a stranger's commands are played for horror…
Party drinking and obeying a stranger's commands are played for horror consequences
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Party games in horror often trap victims. Why is following orders dangerous here?
- Short horror can still be intense. How do you decide when a clip is too much?