The Empty Man

Twentieth Century Fox | Release Date: October 23, 2020

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 46 Ratings

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JLuis_001Oct 31, 2020

It's fun to see a film that with its own title, unknowingly lends itself to the joke that a lot of people will use in their reviews, because for all intents and purposes this was a dud. Apart from its excessive duration, its biggest problemIt's fun to see a film that with its own title, unknowingly lends itself to the joke that a lot of people will use in their reviews, because for all intents and purposes this was a dud. Apart from its excessive duration, its biggest problem is its lack of conviction and it's not that the atmosphere and the tone have been a waste, however both never manage to be convincing and if you're trying to sell a monster, it has to be convincing no matter what. Perfect trifecta of irrelevant beings with Slenderman and The Bye Bye Man.… Expand

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JLauJan 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Former detective investigates missing girl and finds out that she's involved in a cult that worships a possessed guy in a coma before getting possessed himself.… Expand

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AdrianBonnerOct 28, 2020

To those who pay to see this in the theaters, you have my sympathy. The most boring 2+ hours I've ever spent watching a movie. This movie isn't confusing, it's completely confused. No scene carries any consequences from previous scenes.To those who pay to see this in the theaters, you have my sympathy. The most boring 2+ hours I've ever spent watching a movie. This movie isn't confusing, it's completely confused. No scene carries any consequences from previous scenes. It's like a channel surfing eight year-old wrote it.… Expand

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dennisluvtennisOct 28, 2020

Pretty good first 10 minutes. Rest of the movie is boring and makes no sense. What is the Empty Man? Movie never explains so it feels like all the time is wasted.

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Metal_GuruApr 9, 2021

Criminally underrated, "The Empty Man" is epic and visionary, existential horror dialed to 11. This is without doubt one of the creepiest movies I've ever seen. Don't let the title fool you, or if you are going to think about it terms ofCriminally underrated, "The Empty Man" is epic and visionary, existential horror dialed to 11. This is without doubt one of the creepiest movies I've ever seen. Don't let the title fool you, or if you are going to think about it terms of other "... Man" films, think "The Wicker Man", because that's the only one worthy of being mentioned in the same breath.

The never ending loop of expanding and contracting possibilities, experiences and visualizations that are established in the nightmare logic of the film will rattle your bones and make "your brain itch". The sound design is stunning and terrifying....like it was piped in directly from hell itself.

The film went through quite a difficult process to get released, and terrible marketing choices (and trailer) took a toll, but ratings average will surely continue to increase over time as it finds the audience it was actually intended for. This is a guaranteed to be a future monster cult hit. "The Empty Man" has a very high rewatchability factor...it's a film that will invite and hold up to multiple viewings....if you like deep horror, get one in as soon as possible!… Expand

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PanchogulMar 4, 2021

Larga, algo lenta, misteriosa, psicológica y una historia y contexto que tiene similitudes con la película Slenderman, con la diferencia que The Empty Man si es una buena película y Slenderman no tiene sustancia y llegó 10 años tarde.

No leLarga, algo lenta, misteriosa, psicológica y una historia y contexto que tiene similitudes con la película Slenderman, con la diferencia que The Empty Man si es una buena película y Slenderman no tiene sustancia y llegó 10 años tarde.

No le tenía ni una pizca de fe, pero me gustó mucho pese a que es a mi parecer demasiado larga para una película de este tipo (137 minutos)… Expand

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KobesownerSep 16, 2021

One of the greatest horror films ever made. Deep, dark, terrifying with fantastic direction and music. It has tons of ideas and themes that are all so captivating and the visual connections are phenomenal. Don't have any issues with it.One of the greatest horror films ever made. Deep, dark, terrifying with fantastic direction and music. It has tons of ideas and themes that are all so captivating and the visual connections are phenomenal. Don't have any issues with it. Definitely check it out it deserves your time.… Expand

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GreigJul 18, 2021

Impressive scope and structure. Brave genre hopping story. Deserves more hype. The negative reviews are from people whos expectations were based on the trailer. Bad marketing, great film.

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dharmaAug 28, 2022

Twisty, horror film is more in the reign of 'Jacob's Ladder' and the like, a slow burn thriller with a surprising twist. It has since become a cult classic and it deservedly so. Not everyone's cup of tea for sure.