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.
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Paste MagazineAndrew Crump
Paste MagazineAndrew Crump
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.
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.
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IGNMatt Donato
IGNMatt Donato
There's Something Wrong With The Children is an energetic but expected kiddies-gone-killer tale that wades into some murky waters.
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RogerEbert.comBrian Tallerico
RogerEbert.comBrian Tallerico
There's not much wrong with this film on paper—there's just something wrong with the execution.
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ColliderMarco Vito Oddo
ColliderMarco Vito Oddo
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.