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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 50The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThe New York TimesNeil GenzlingerSome 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.
- 42The Film StageJared MobarakThe Film StageJared MobarakAtmosphere 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.
- 40Village VoiceApril WolfeVillage VoiceApril WolfeThis film is in dire need of some atmosphere and a rewrite to make the twists work.
- 30Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayLos Angeles TimesNoel MurrayThis movie’s about as scary as a jackhammer.
- 30The Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweThe Hollywood ReporterJustin LoweA 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.
- 25RogerEbert.comNick AllenRogerEbert.comNick AllenThat the story is never scary is the least of its problems.
- 12Slant MagazineKeith WatsonSlant MagazineKeith WatsonIt 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.