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The Unholy
2021
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The Unholy
Positive Reviews
7
Negative reviews
13
Average Rating
2.3
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2.5
The movies slow burning buildup turns out to be considerably better than its iffy ending which for several reasons doesnt quite pass the smell test.
Keith & the Movies
3.0
The Unholys story is nothing we havent seen before, but Jeffrey Dean Morgan makes for a compelling lead, and there are still more than enough scares h ..
Loud and Clear Reviews
1.5
Morgans commitment to Gerry allows The Unholy to transcend some of its lesser well cast peers.
Film Disclosure
2.0
Its a credit to Brown, Morgan, and Sadler that the story works at all. These actors maintain the illusion that The Unholy is a competent horror movie ..
1.5
Per diem for journalists doesnt really exist anymore like it used to, not to mention salaries, but still, its a bit much, especially for a cattle muti ..
Rogerebert
4.5
Rough CGI plastered all over the third act doesnt help what came before and gives us a few unintentionally funny scenes.
JoBlo
2.0
Its an impossibly dull feature at times, with the helmer unwilling to get crazier with his central idea, allowing the endeavor to enjoy a grander sens ..
Blu Ray
2.5
Jeffery Dean Morgan gives it the good old college try but this movie drags his career down a notch or two.
You Tube
1.5
The scariest thing about The Unholy is that he hasnt disowned it.
The Guardian
1.5
Now do you believe me One problem is that Spiliotopoulos doesnt make the supporting characters engaging.
Hollywood Reporter
4.5
The Unholy doesnt rewrite the book of religious horror; it goes fairly strictly by the book.
Variety
3.8
Using fire in place of bloodletting and burns in place of gore, some effects are better than others, but the story smartly doesnt linger to think abou ..
Movie Crypt
1.5
Despite these shortcomings, The Unholy is reasonably entertaining, even though it never feels surprising or frightening.
Cbr
3.0
Even a cast as good as this cant overcome a screenplay that is basically just spare parts from every other religious horror film ever made. Youve seen ..
Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
Play AALTO Sometimes, a documentary doesnt need words, as Gunda wholeheartedly demonstrates.
Concrete Play Ground
1.9
But I digress, which is easy to do when youre watching a horror movie that isnt particularly scary either.
Third Coast Review
1.0
But you dont have to risk going out now that the movie is on Blu ray, although watching it on the small screen instead of a huge cinema one doesnt imp ..
Flickering Myth
1.5
The Unholy isnt even a guilty pleasure bad movie thats enjoyable.
2.5
Unfortunately, Spiliotopoulos screenplay just hits too many familiar beats and doesnt explore the new ones it introduces in anywhere near enough depth ..
ComicBookMovie.com
1.5
Its a shame that by the time said sinister spirit is wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting townsfolk, the film has failed to truly captivate, so we ultim ..
This is Film
1.5
The whole thing is clearly indebted to the work of Sam Raimi, who produces here alongside Rob Tapert under their Ghost House banner, but Spiliotopoulo ..
3.0
Sure, theres some silliness along the way, but its still a fun ride.
Next Best Picture
1.5
Even if youre a person of faith, theres no point in getting worked up over The Unholy, though many have.
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