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The Ward
2010 89 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★5.2
Horror, Thriller
Director: John Carpenter
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Description
Kristen, a troubled young woman, is captured by the police after burning down a farmhouse and is locked in the North Bend Psychiatric Hospital. Soon, she begins to suspect that the place has a dark secret at its core and she's determined to find out what it is.
Budget:
$10M
Worldwide:
$5.34M
Starring
Amber Heard
Actor
Mamie Gummer
Actor
Danielle Panabaker
Actor
Key opinion
John Carpenter's return to the director's chair is widely regarded as a formulaic and unoriginal effort that fails to live up to his legendary career. While some viewers appreciate the competent production values and brief moments of tension, the film is largely criticized for its derivative plot and underwhelming execution.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on unoriginal tropes and derivative plot points borrowed from superior psychological thrillers. | |
| Emotion | The film fails to generate genuine scares, relying instead on predictable jump scares and forced atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Amber Heard's lead performance receives polarized reactions, ranging from praise for her physical commitment to criticism of her delivery and charisma. | |
| Ending | The film's final act draws conflicting responses, with some finding it a clever or well-staged twist and others dismissing it as a clichéd and unsatisfying resolution. |