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The Unborn
2009 87 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.4
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Director: David S. Goyer
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Description
A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$42.67M
Worldwide:
$76.51M
Starring
Odette Annable
Actor
Gary Oldman
Actor
Cam Gigandet
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Unborn is widely regarded as a derivative supernatural horror film that relies heavily on genre tropes rather than genuine innovation. While viewers praise the high production values, effective makeup effects, and a solid lead performance by Odette Annable, opinions are split on whether the plot is a compelling mystery or a cluttered, incoherent mess.
| Production | The film utilizes high-quality makeup and practical effects to create striking, grotesque visual imagery. | |
| Acting | Odette Annable delivers a capable and convincing performance as the protagonist, grounding the film's supernatural premise. | |
| Originality | The screenplay fails to offer original ideas, opting instead to recycle familiar horror tropes from better films like The Omen or The Exorcist. | |
| Acting | Gary Oldman’s involvement is polarizing; some viewers appreciate his star presence, while others find his limited screen time distracting and his character inconsistent with the film's tone. | |
| Emotion | The film's reliance on jump scares and an overstuffed plot leads to a lack of genuine atmospheric dread, leaving some viewers bored while others find it sufficiently tense. |