Emelie

Name: Emelie
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: March 4, 2016
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Sarah Bolger

2016

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Dark Sky Films | Release Date: March 4, 2016 | Not Rated

Starring: Sarah Bolger

Summary: As their parents head out for a date in the city, the three young Thompson children – Jacob, Christopher, and Sally – immediately take to their new babysitter Anna (Sarah Bolger), who seems like a dream come true: she’s sweet, fun, and lets them do things that break all of their parents’ rules. But as the night creeps along and Anna’sAs their parents head out for a date in the city, the three young Thompson children – Jacob, Christopher, and Sally – immediately take to their new babysitter Anna (Sarah Bolger), who seems like a dream come true: she’s sweet, fun, and lets them do things that break all of their parents’ rules. But as the night creeps along and Anna’s interactions with them take on a more sinister tone, the kids slowly realize that their caretaker may not be who she claims to be. Soon it’s up to big brother Jacob to protect his siblings from the increasingly nefarious intentions of a very disturbed woman whose weapon is trust, and whose target is innocence. [Dark Sky Films]… Expand

Director: Michael Thelin

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 80 min

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Martyn Conterio

Mar 2, 2016

For much of its brisk eighty-two minutes running time, Emelie (2015) is a devilishly good thriller of notably transgressive bent, giving the slasher and home invasion formats a rare matriarchal focus. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Mar 10, 2016

Its best moments come from Bolger and Rush’s dynamic. What begins with inappropriate thoughts moves to a battle of wills and smarts. Read full review

Guy Lodge

Mar 3, 2016

This potentially lurid material is lent considerable ballast and believability by the excellent work of its trio of child actors. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Mar 2, 2016

The film begins by telegraphing impending doom (and wraps up, underwhelmingly, with thriller clichés). Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Aug 14, 2018

A jarring, jolting entry in the “Hand that Rocks the Cradle” genre, a too-obvious thriller that still lands a sucker punch or three. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Glenn Kenny

Mar 4, 2016

A tidy and nasty and often effective thriller that doesn’t quite blossom into full horror. Read full review

The Playlist Samantha Vacca

Mar 8, 2016

A low-budget, slow-burning film, Thelin and cinematographer Luca Del Puppo develop a relatable universe that never really gets too frightening, but it certainly digs into your conscience, and will make you think twice before letting a stranger into your house. Read full review

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HaithamB

Mar 6, 2016

Intense, creepy and rather mysterious; it is emotionally manipulative with a stunning lead performance by Sarah Bolger; Emelie is indeed a must - see!

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jacob4

Mar 12, 2016

An interesting movie that will make you think twice about hiring a baby sitter. Emelie has an simple, but interesting and thrilling plot. Filled with intense moments and a few interesting twists. Though it was kind of labeled as a "horror" film, this movie plays out as more of a thriller.An interesting movie that will make you think twice about hiring a baby sitter. Emelie has an simple, but interesting and thrilling plot. Filled with intense moments and a few interesting twists. Though it was kind of labeled as a "horror" film, this movie plays out as more of a thriller. But still a great movie to watch. Maybe you can watch this movie the next time the baby sitter comes over!… Expand

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Lambo442

May 15, 2016

Quite a solid horror with some good acting, nice structure and a satisfying climax. An original idea too, as far as I know. The stuff this babysitter gets up to is truly shocking and I'm quite surprised they subjected these child actors to certain scenes. It's not the kind of film that tiesQuite a solid horror with some good acting, nice structure and a satisfying climax. An original idea too, as far as I know. The stuff this babysitter gets up to is truly shocking and I'm quite surprised they subjected these child actors to certain scenes. It's not the kind of film that ties up every loose end either, in a good way, leaving some suspense left over. A good one for horror/thriller fans definately… Expand

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EpicLadySponge

May 3, 2016

Once again another experience to take in the adventure of these unknown movies, Emelie makes us love it a lot and then it soon becomes forgettable. Bring me a huge leap and don't forget about this movie.

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smiyamot

May 5, 2016

What an original idea for a movie. Mom and Dad want an evening out to celebrate their Anniversary. Their usual sitter is not available so they hire a friend of hers. But once the parents leave the house, this new sitter does things differently. Way differently. In flashback, we discoverWhat an original idea for a movie. Mom and Dad want an evening out to celebrate their Anniversary. Their usual sitter is not available so they hire a friend of hers. But once the parents leave the house, this new sitter does things differently. Way differently. In flashback, we discover the history of the new sitter, and it's not good. This must be every parent's nightmare, leaving your kids with someone who is not what they appear to be.… Expand

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gt1967

May 31, 2020

Notable for the quality of the child actors, this film is certainly an interesting watch. The story (deranged babysitter) is one that's been told countless times before, however the nature of the way Emelie toys with her charges emotions differs from the usual approach. This in my opinionNotable for the quality of the child actors, this film is certainly an interesting watch. The story (deranged babysitter) is one that's been told countless times before, however the nature of the way Emelie toys with her charges emotions differs from the usual approach. This in my opinion sets it aside from anything that has come before. Some of the scenes are quite disturbing which is exactly what you want to see in a film of this nature. The ending is quite formulaic and leaves you feeling it could and maybe should've been slightly more dramatic.… Expand

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OriginalDanger

Jun 5, 2021

Emelie is a film that was made in 2015 or 2016, not sure to be honest but who cares. It's a horror/thriller and the story seems simple enough, the parents of three children get a babysitter in while they are on a date and apparently her names Anna. She seems like a lovely young lady butEmelie is a film that was made in 2015 or 2016, not sure to be honest but who cares. It's a horror/thriller and the story seems simple enough, the parents of three children get a babysitter in while they are on a date and apparently her names Anna. She seems like a lovely young lady but turns very creepy as time goes on and even watches what seems to be dirty adult videos with the children she's babysitting and turns rather hideous and nasty towards them. I've to be honest I enjoyed the beginning and this film was great until the end which was awful and it's a dark film and Sarah Bolger was excellent as Anna or Emilie as one of the kids discovers raiding her bag to find out their so called babysitter isn't who she is intended to be. This so called horror lacks gore, blood but it is fairly scary but destroyed as the film develops and a lot of it's in darkness and you've no idea what's going on and the ending sucks badly. The babysitter even tells one of the children about her period which was seriously disturbing along with what seems to be a dirty adult video she watches with the children which was also disturbing. Great acting by all the cast but poor film and an ending that destroyed the good work originally done earlier in the movie. Avoid this film.… Expand

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