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See No Evil
2006 84 min United States of America R 18+
★4.4
Horror, Thriller
Director: Gregory Dark
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Description
A group of delinquents are sent to clean the Blackwell Hotel but little do they know reclusive psychopath Jacob Goodnight has holed away in the rotting hotel. When one of the teens is captured, those who remain band together to survive against the brutal killer.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$15.03M
Worldwide:
$18.7M
Starring
Glenn Jacobs
Actor
Christina Vidal
Actor
Michael J. Pagan
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
See No Evil is widely considered a derivative slasher that relies heavily on gratuitous gore and familiar genre tropes. While some viewers appreciate its visceral practical effects and atmospheric set design, most critics and audiences find the plot thin, the acting weak, and the overall experience lacking in genuine suspense or originality.
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely panned as unoriginal, relying entirely on stale slasher clichés and predictable character archetypes. | |
| Emotion | The film prioritizes excessive, brutal gore and graphic violence over suspense or character depth. | |
| Production | The production design of the abandoned hotel is frequently cited as a standout, successfully creating a gritty and distinct visual environment. | |
| Acting | Kane’s performance as the villain is divisive; some find him a terrifying, charismatic presence, while others label his performance clumsy and miscast. |