Review of Squid Game - A Deadly Twist on Childhood Games
Squid Game is a masterful blend of suspense, psychological drama, and social commentary, and one of the most compelling aspects of the show is the clever use of childhood games. These games, while rooted in innocence, are given a dark twist that amplifies the stakes, turning them into brutal life-or-death challenges for the players. What’s particularly striking is how the show draws from a variety of global childhood games, creating a unique cultural fusion.
The series pulls from American childhood games, such as Red Light, Green Light, where players must freeze at the sound of "red light" or face a deadly consequence. This simple, fa...