40
This film is in dire need of some atmosphere and a rewrite to make the twists work.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
42
The Film Stage by Jared Mobarak
Atmosphere is paramount as it should be, but sadly it’s created almost solely from jump scares the prologue quickly numbs us towards as soon as things get going.
30
The Hollywood Reporter by Justin Lowe
A horror film that relies on a silent child to adequately convey terror is starting off with a significant handicap, one that The Unspoken never manages to overcome.
12
Slant Magazine by Keith Watson
It feels like Sheldon Wilson tossed a bunch of third-hand scares in a blender and set it to puree, resulting in a gray, flavorless sludge.
50
The New York Times by Neil Genzlinger
Some of the frights work reasonably well; and Ms. Ferland is convincing. But there aren’t enough surprises or innovations to make this one stand out in the sea of horror fare that comes along this time of year.
25
That the story is never scary is the least of its problems.
30
Los Angeles Times by Noel Murray
This movie’s about as scary as a jackhammer.