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Release Date:
2 February 2007 (USA) moreTagline:
There is evidence to suggest that children are highly susceptible to paranormal phenomena. They see what adults cannot. They believe what adults deny. And they are trying to warn us.Plot:
An ominous darkness invades a seemingly serene sunflower farm in North Dakota, and the Solomon family is torn apart by suspicion, mayhem and murder. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
(84 articles)
Original "The Ring" Director to Hear "Voice From the Stone" (From Manny the Movie Guy. 7 November 2009, 10:35 AM, PST)
Nakata Wrings The Voice From The Stone
(From EmpireOnline. 6 November 2009, 5:24 AM, PST)
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Not great, but not too bad more (178 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Kristen Stewart | ... | Jess |
 | Dylan McDermott | ... | Roy |
 | Penelope Ann Miller | ... | Denise |
 | John Corbett | ... | Burwell |
 | Evan Turner | ... | Ben |
| Theodore Turner | ... | Ben |
 | William B. Davis | ... | Colby Price |
 | Brent Briscoe | ... | Plume |
 | Dustin Milligan | ... | Bobby |
 | Jodelle Ferland | ... | Michael Rollins |
 | Michael Daingerfield | ... | Police Officer |
| Tatiana Maslany | ... | Lindsay Rollins |
 | Shirley McQueen | ... | Mary Rollins |
 | Anna Hagan | ... | Doctor |
| Blaine Hart | ... | Charlie |
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Also Known As:
Scarecrow (International: English title) (working title)The Untitled Pang Brothers Horror Project (USA) (working title)
Totem (International: English title) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, disturbing violence and terror.Parents Guide:
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USA:90 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | UK:15 | Australia:M | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42010) | Hong Kong:IIB | Singapore:PG | Ireland:15A | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | France:-12 | Argentina:13 | Netherlands:16 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-15 | Italy:VM14 | Portugal:M/16 | Germany:16 | Chile:14 | Brazil:12 | Malaysia:18PL | South Korea:12Fun Stuff
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At the film premiere in Minot, North Dakota, when Bobby said "Welcome to North Dakota," the audience broke out in laughter. moreGoofs:
Miscellaneous: The basement door changes locations several times within the film, most significantly appearing at the end of a hallway during a haunting scene and along a hallway wall in all others. moreSoundtrack:
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There is evidence to suggest that children... would really rather watch something else.
As suspense/horror movies go, this one isn't amazing. Its hardly original; more like Hitchcock's The Birds meets Verbinski's The Ring. Honestly. Its a perfect combination of the two.
Personally I'd recommend watching the afore mentioned separately, each being better alone than this film. Really, the only thing it seems to have in abundance OTHER than unoriginality, is cheap pop-out scares. I mean, yeah, its kinda fun the first time or two... but after about half a dozen, you start to wonder if there is anything else to be had.
The acting wasn't entirely horrible, I'll admit to that much. The Turner kids who played Ben are certainly entertaining to watch, giving a cute contrast to the grungy atmosphere of the movie. Cancer Man... wait... no, sorry, William Davis could have done better in my opinion, as could Miller... but considering the type of movie this is, one doesn't have a lot of room to nitpick.
As a quick side note, I DO commend this movie for not being gratuitously gory. Its rare to find modern movies in this genre that don't blatantly use blood and guts to invoke fear.
All in all, this movie isn't the worst of its kinda, but it is in no way the best. If you want cheap, minimal-gore thrills that will make you jump, go see it. If you're looking for a deeper, more thought-provoking thriller... I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.