While not as simple as the set-up makes out, it’s happy to be good of its type rather than groundbreaking. With Joe Dante and John Landis back in harness, it’s good to see Carpenter’s return. Hope still for Tobe Hooper...
It's a well-made film, with some finely crafted shocks and a steady pace that almost seems stately in these days of fast-cut horror.
The late twist underlines the absurdity of the story and does nothing to enhance the director’s faltering reputation of late.
The narrative takes one blind turn after another.
It adds little to Carpenter's reputation.
Neither a total return to form nor his worst, this is a middling shocker salvaged by Carpenter’s class.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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