The Unspoken
Paladin | Release Date: October 28, 2016 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
28
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
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3
Negative:
4
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50
The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerOct 27, 2016
Some of the frights work reasonably well; and Ms. Ferland is convincing. But there aren’t enough surprises or innovations to make this one stand out in the sea of horror fare that comes along this time of year. Read full review
42
The Film StageJared MobarakNov 16, 2016
Atmosphere is paramount as it should be, but sadly it’s created almost solely from jump scares the prologue quickly numbs us towards as soon as things get going. Read full review
40
Village VoiceApril WolfeOct 27, 2016
This film is in dire need of some atmosphere and a rewrite to make the twists work. Read full review
30
The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweNov 1, 2016
A horror film that relies on a silent child to adequately convey terror is starting off with a significant handicap, one that The Unspoken never manages to overcome. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayOct 27, 2016
This movie’s about as scary as a jackhammer. Read full review
25
RogerEbert.comNick AllenOct 28, 2016
That the story is never scary is the least of its problems. Read full review
12
Slant MagazineKeith WatsonOct 23, 2016
It feels like Sheldon Wilson tossed a bunch of third-hand scares in a blender and set it to puree, resulting in a gray, flavorless sludge. Read full review
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