There's Something Wrong with the Children
MGM+ | Release Date (Streaming): January 17, 2023 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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IndieWireChristian ZilkoJan 19, 2023
The latest Blumhouse movie about creepy kids is a fitting addition to one of horror’s most reliable subgenres, and it manages to elevate itself above the competition through some genuinely compelling adult drama and a delightful Duffer Brothers-esque supernatural twist. And it’s infinitely more enjoyable than any direct-to-streaming January horror movie has any right to be. Read full review
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Paste MagazineAndrew CrumpJan 17, 2023
Anybody could direct this kind of story, and many already have. But There’s Something Wrong with the Children is right in Benjamin’s wheelhouse, and her skill with this familiar set-up is a major boon. Read full review
60
IGNMatt DonatoJan 19, 2023
There's Something Wrong With The Children is an energetic but expected kiddies-gone-killer tale that wades into some murky waters. Read full review
60
SlashfilmCass ClarkeJan 14, 2023
If you're looking for a creepy children horror film to watch, "There's Something Wrong with the Children" will deliver that in half-measures. But there are enough bloody thrills and dramatic tension at play here to make it a fun romp for a Friday night and bowl of popcorn. Read full review
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ColliderMarco Vito OddoJan 19, 2023
There's Something Wrong With the Children is fine as it is for a casual watch, but it’s painful to watch such a talented cast trying to salvage a bland horror film that had so much potential to be unforgettable. Read full review
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RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoJan 17, 2023
There's not much wrong with this film on paper—there's just something wrong with the execution. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayJan 20, 2023
There’s something wrong with the children, all right. The filmmakers can’t figure out what to do with them. Read full review
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