The Hidden
New Line Cinema | Release Date: October 30, 1987 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Critic Reviews
Positive:
10
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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60
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
The Hidden is a well-constructed thriller, directed with swift assurance by Jack Sholder, brought down by an utterly conventional sci-fi ending. Read full review
50
The New York TimesVincent Canby
The movie is mostly a series of automobile chases through Los Angeles, but there is also some humor. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Stack
If The Hidden were less obvious, it might have been a zinger of a sci-fi action flick. But this cinematic presentation, now available on home video, is too predictable, and even though wickedly fun at times, it's only halfway as awesome as it might have been. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
The Hidden has enough smarts that it doesn’t need to be so total and unrelieved a massacre. The caustic dark humor with which it begins ends up drowning in an ocean of blood. Read full review
40
Tampa Bay TimesHal Lipper
While The Hidden never manages to meld Aliens with Blue Velvet - that appears to be Hunt's intention. It has a kinky charm that fuels it full throttle throughout. [30 Oct 1987, p.5D]
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