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Overall Grade: D+
Story: D+
Acting: C-
Direction: C-
Visuals: C-
Read the book, skip the movie
by Graham D (movies profile) (Apr 1, 2007)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The movie is not even worthy of claiming the title to Wade Davis' book, which is about all it has in common with. Wes Craven's direction lacks the talent in portraying th... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
GENUINE THRILLS
by PO'D (movies profile) (May 21, 2005)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
As only Wes Craven can, he took this true story and turned into into a Haitian tale of voodoo and living zombies. Not at all like any other zombie film you've ever seen,... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: A
Acting: A-
Direction: A-
Visuals: A
the film critics are confused! this is a good film
by jc (movies profile) (Feb 15, 2005)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hollywood film critics coined this film a disappointment at its release, yet many people like myself consider this wes cravens finest film. It is trying to explain real l... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: N/A
Acting: N/A
Direction: N/A
Visuals: N/A
An excellent display
by Yahoo! Movies User (movies profile) (Feb 15, 2005)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's disheartening to know Wes Craven went on to direct bombs like the Scream trilogy, especially when you look at a film like this. This movie is probably the most matu... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: B+
Visuals: A
what i think of the movie
by stephania (movies profile) (Oct 23, 2005)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
10- i think this movie was a very resourceful movie it helped highlighten the true meaning of voodoo and showed its negative effects that such religion has on people i fo... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B
Acting: B-
Direction: B
Visuals: B+
Truly Thrilling
by Lupe III (movies profile) (Jul 29, 2008)
Movie is a true thriller with all the suspense and deep horror of emotional believability. You will want to keep the lights on at night and fear going to sleep for what... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: B
Acting: B+
Direction: B+
Visuals: B
Patience is key!
by Greg Linsun (movies profile) (Jul 5, 2007)
This is one of Wes Craven's little talked about films. Many don't like this do to various reasons. I have to say despite the slow start, the movie has a fantastic finis... Full Review

Overall Grade: B
Story: A
Acting: B-
Direction: B-
Visuals: B+
3 stars out of 5
by Michelle (movies profile) (Jun 23, 2007)
Pretty good movie in general, but people who are expecting a hard-core horror movie will be disappointed. This is more of an adventure/drama than a horror. It would be... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: A-
Acting: B
Direction: B
Visuals: A+
A groundbreaking classic despite its flaws
by Dr. Movie (movies profile) (Jun 11, 2007)
Wes Craven has had an uneven history of directing brilliant blockbusters (Nightmare on Elm Street), B-flick shlock (Shocker), and occasionally directing creating highly... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: A
Acting: A-
Direction: B+
Visuals: A-
this is a classic!
by StacyH (movies profile) (Nov 5, 2006)
This movie has it all - being buried alive, based on a true story, voodoo, and corpses. This is worth watching, although it is a bit dated.  
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