Shelley
IFC Films | Release Date: July 29, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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83
The PlaylistJessica KiangJul 27, 2016
Containing not one single jump scare, but building a disquieting atmosphere of dread that leads us to make some brilliantly gruesome inferences, it’s a classy take on the often trashy pregnancy horror category, with a subtle social critique underlying its neo-gothic texture. Read full review
75
The Film StageJared MobarakJul 28, 2016
Atmosphere and mood are the film’s strong suit, both growing thickly heavy as time elapses and strange occurrences commence. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayJul 28, 2016
After a strong start, Shelley becomes frustratingly vague in the middle, before rebounding with a finale that makes the implicit menace more explicit. Read full review
50
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerJul 28, 2016
Maybe expecting a horror film to have a point is expecting too much. In any case, the two actresses give committed performances on the way to a veiled ending. Read full review
50
Village VoiceLuke Y. ThompsonJul 21, 2016
Director Ali Abbasi excels at atmosphere, understanding that any beautiful landscape can be made terrifying with the right sound design and that a cut to a silent interior can be as jarring as any jump scare. His script, unfortunately, is not as interesting. Read full review
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