Spiral
Discotek Media | Release Date: May 1, 2002 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
1
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91
Portland OregonianKim Morgan
It's creepy, but it's not horrifying. Still, the movie has its distorted, haunting moments that will stick with you, and it's stunning to look at. Read full review
83
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
A mix of H.P. Lovecraft madness, David Cronenberg biological mutation and David Lynch small-town weirdness, it teasingly dangles explanations never delivered and escapes never sought, while diving into one of the most gonzo horrors to twist onto celluloid in years. Read full review
80
Film ThreatRoss Williams
Unfortunately, this horror gem won't even receive the same fate as a crappy "Children of the Corn" sequel, that of ending up on the back shelf of the local Blockbuster. This all but guarantees, that some kid won't accidentally come upon it and scare the crap out of himself. And that's just sad. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
This deliriously unsettling film evokes H.P. Lovecraft's exquisitely creepy stories of encroaching madness -- not so much in story terms but in its perversely spooky ambience -- with a subtle dose of David Lynch's dark sense of humor. Read full review
70
Village VoiceEdward Crouse
With playful, compelling gore having slowed to a near trickle stateside, Uzumaki demands attention. Read full review
70
The A.V. ClubScott Tobias
Higuchinsky turns the screen into another giant vortex, drawing the characters and the audience deeper into a dark, captivating spell. Read full review
60
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Perhaps the most gripping thing about the ultimately disappointing Japanese horror film Uzumaki is the patient way the picture develops mood. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
Like many horror films, it loses steam as it gets more graphic. Read full review
38
New York PostMegan Lehmann
At some point, all this visual trickery stops being clever and devolves into flashy, vaguely silly overkill. Read full review
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