The Unborn (Theatrical and Unrated Version)
by David S. Goyer
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Actor: Cam Gigandet, Gary Oldman, Idris Elba, Meagan Good, Odette AnnableDirector: David S. Goyer
Brand: YUSTMAN,ODETTE
Cinematographer: James Hawkinson
Writer: David S. Goyer
Producer: Andrew Form
Producer: Bradley Fuller
Producer: Jessika Borsiczky
Producer: Michael Bay
Producer: William S. Beasley
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 88 minutes
Published: 2009-07-01
DVD Release Date: 2009-07-07
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of The Unborn (Theatrical and Unrated Version)
Movie Review: wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
Before watching the Unborn, I read the reviews here on amazon. Now usually I wait to read the reviews until the movie is over, but in this case the entire first PAGE shows nothing but opinions that the movie ranges from mediocre to downright terrible.
Well in my opinion, the Unborn is actually a fantastic horror movie that's honestly not as bad as I went in expecting judging by the reviews.
What makes the suspense work is the fact the movie actually *goes* somewhere. Sure, it's not the strongest storyline in the world, but then again, the same could be said for the Exorcist and that film is a classic.
All the acting is top-notch and believable, and the scares? Talk about tremendous! I haven't seen scares *this* believable in a long time.
This film is not quite just another Hollywood throwaway film. The Unborn does a really good job maintaining the spirit of the horror genre with lots of suspense appearing at the most surprising moments, and you know, just the fact some suspense APPEARS is leaps and bounds better than many other horror films out there that feel completely bland with no suspense anywhere.
My favorite part, without spoiling anything, is the scene showing an old lady at the retirement home, and while walking down the stairs in the middle of the night she sees a man crawling on the floor just behind the stairs.
When he starts climbing the stairs, his legs become twisted and he starts turning into a spider-like creature, while his head turns completely around like an owl. Alright, so describing this particular scene sounds funny, but when you witness the atmosphere leading up to this part, it takes on a whole new effective meaning of fear.
By the way, I know this scene was influenced by the part in the Exorcist showing the little girl crawling down the stairs.
Besides the Exorcist, the Unborn was obviously influenced by the Ring. Both films share a dark atmosphere which translates into a dark pictures (not *too* dark- just dreary enough to set the scene).
Both the Ring and the Unborn share another similarity- both films go with the mystery plot, and how the evil child that is tormenting the main character of the film appears and disappears at random.
The film shows this little boy quite often through the film, and what makes his appearances work is the fact he appears when you least expect it.
I don't know, I see a quality film here. I guess I look at the horror genre a bit differently than others.
I like atmosphere, lots of unusual events to take place that can't be explained with rational thinking, and a story that's easy enough to follow, all of which this movie has plenty of. I can't give in and agree with all the negativity.
Summary of The Unborn (Theatrical and Unrated Version)
Enter a world of unrelenting evil as terror finds a new form in The Unborn. From the producers of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the co-writer of The Dark Knight comes this shocking supernatural thriller about a young woman (Odette Yustman) plagued by chilling dreams and tortured by a demonic ghost that haunts her waking hours. Her only hope to break the debilitating paranormal curse is in an exorcism with spiritual advisor Sendak (Gary Oldman). See what lies beyond the doorway of our world in this non-stop nightmare of the undead?Similar DVD Movies
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