72
Metascore
6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Slant MagazineSlant MagazineBy turns frightening and heartbreaking, an aspect particularly reflected in John P. Ryan’s tormented performance as the baby’s father, the film is not only perhaps one of Cohen’s best films but one of the finest American horror films of the last 30 years.
- 80EmpireKim NewmanEmpireKim NewmanCompelling 1970s take on the monster horror genre which remains fresh and hugely watchable.
- 75TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineIt's Alive is a justifiably praised low-budget effort that delves into the dark side of American family life from a horror-movie perspective.
- 70Time OutTime OutJohn Ryan's performance as the husband is particularly astute, and Bernard Herrmann's score milks the suspense for all it's worth.