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The Visit

The Visit

2015
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 34m
A single mother finds that things in her family's life go very wrong after her two young children visit their grandparents. (imdb)

Directed by:

M. Night Shyamalan

Screenwriter:

M. Night Shyamalan

Starring:

Kathryn Hahn, Peter McRobbie, Benjamin Kanes, Deanna Dunagan, Ed Oxenbould, Olivia DeJonge, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Samuel Stricklen, Patch Darragh, Jorge Cordova, Ocean James

Genres:

Comedy, Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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The Visit

2015
Comedy, Suspense/Thriller
1h 34m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 11 Sep 2015
70
53rd
You'll figure it out within 5 minutes but the big twist Shymalamananadananadana throws at us is that it's not bad!
Rated 11 Sep 2015
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 09 Jun 2021
80
33rd
I enjoyed it. At times it seemed like it was about to drag but was quickly followed by something hilarious or creepy. I worked around the elderly and I can confirm that they can be a bit creepy at times… Anyway, this was actually well acted, and with sole genuine heart. I'm not sure what genre I'd classify it, seeing as it's definitely unsettling but definitely funny. I just can't believe that Shayamalan's best movie in years was a found footage film of all things. Effective twist!
Rated 09 Jun 2021
kojilessKojiless
Rated 12 Jun 2018
44
48th
Shyamalan tries to put the Wow back in ShamWow (but with less prostitute slapping) with this novel little thriller starring an aspiring filmmaker and her gang-star wrappin' home-brother, Whitey McShade. Smaller budgets and a daily diet of humble pie have done wonders for the wannabe Hitchcock, as the Visit proves almost entirely watchable, especially if you enjoy elderly folks shitting themselves and home-baked apple pie.
Rated 12 Jun 2018
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Jan 2016
60
50th
I find weird old people infinitely more scary than weird children (an over-used stable of horror flicks), and therefore I found some of the scares quite disconcerting. It's Shyamalan's best film since 'The Village'. Which is definitely not saying a whole lot...
Rated 15 Jan 2016
paxtonPaxton
Rated 15 Sep 2015
81
78th
Someone finally capitalizes on something I've been telling friends and family for years, that old people are terrifying. Scariest part is when they open the birthday card and there's a check written out for five dollars. Seriously, seriously disappointed by the last five minutes. There was a point at which to stop it and let it be...TWIST!!!...they don't.
Rated 15 Sep 2015
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 26 Jan 2017
76
57th
Shyamalan got his shot, he had been plenty of opportunities to wow us, somebody handed him "Avatar", and "After Earth", the guy had tremendous budgets for both, and when they were critically necrotic he returned to his roots. This is a return to form, he pulls out the regular M. Night mystery, where the first 80 minutes of a movie are just prologue embellishing the twist at the last ten. The twist here was pretty satisfying and for what seemed like a fall from grace, this is a mild recovery.
Rated 26 Jan 2017
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 30 Apr 2016
66
51st
A bit of a return to form for M. Night, it isn't groundbreaking, but there are some genuine creepy moments (old people in general are creepy) and the kids do an alright job after a bit of a wooden start. The twist isn't huge but its effective and pretty fun. It's a bit slow in building the tension at times, but there are some laughs to keep it moving for the most part.
Rated 30 Apr 2016
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 12 Sep 2015
75
64th
Not that I've seen Shyamalan's last 2 films (not very well-reviewed), but this seems like a step in the direction his fans, including me, want. His direction and casting is on point, as its harder to tell who steals the show, the child actors, or him behind the camera. However, as good as both of those were, the writing was a bit mixed, usually suffering from some tonal problems. But really, this is a HUGE step in the right direction. Go M Night!
Rated 12 Sep 2015
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 10 Mar 2019
25
13th
Some of the home movie / found footage films work for me However this one did not Too out there for my taste
Rated 10 Mar 2019
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 01 Nov 2015
68
45th
Everyone guessed the ending at literally the same time. Around 49 min or so. But that said, there was some actual real suspense past that point due to the circumstances and tension that was actually earned. The weird cruise ship advertisements and idiot mom were really distracting and awful though.
Rated 01 Nov 2015
twincinematwincinema
Rated 17 Sep 2015
60
35th
I paid real money to see this in a real theatre, and I didn't completely hate myself for spending that money. Why? This film is fun camp. Shyamalan gets back to basics, and tells a simple story that manages to be comically tense. The twist is pretty easy to guess, but that shouldn't detract from the film. I gave it a low score, despite my praise, because of reasons that I do not understand.
Rated 17 Sep 2015
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 14 Sep 2015
3
38th
Creepier than most horror-comedies I've seen, and funnier than most straight horror films.
Rated 14 Sep 2015
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 13 Sep 2015
24
71st
When movies like Birdman win best picture this is what happens.
Rated 13 Sep 2015
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 12 Sep 2015
51
23rd
This film's conceit--two kids visit their creepy-ass grandparents and get increasingly creeped out--plays out only a little more interesting than it sounds. But Shyamalan's horror game has improved to a surprising extent. The acting makes this film. All five main actors balance occasional comic relief with surprising believability over a shaky script. Shyamalan does a lot with a little. In his most horrifying twist ending yet, he made his first movie in 15 years that doesn't completely suck.
Rated 12 Sep 2015
wolfbrotherWolfbrother
Rated 11 Aug 2023
70
30th
M. Night Shyamalan has it in him to direct solid films. The story is fine, and the ending feels plausible. The acting is good. Olivia DeJonge was distracting, because she looked just like a younger Emily Van Camp. Once that was in my head, I couldn't not think it. I won't watch this movie again, but I'm glad I watched it.
Rated 11 Aug 2023
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 Sep 2022
75
49th
Effective Shyamalan effort evokes memories of his more unsettling earlier films; like SIXTH SENSE and SIGNS, this builds a genuinely unsettling and unnerving atmosphere, with fine performances from the starring quartet carrying the film through its outlandish (and ghoulishly amusing) story elements. Not sure the "twist" holds water as well as SENSE; the establishing scenes are a borderline cheat if still technically class as misdirection (or Hahn is just a horrendously irresponsible mother!)
Rated 09 Sep 2022
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 14 Oct 2021
74
27th
The only gleaming problem in this movie is that Kathryn Hahn isn't in more of it.
Rated 14 Oct 2021
shitmarquisShitMarquis
Rated 12 Mar 2021
3
45th
First Shyamalan movie in a decade that isn't embarrassing.
Rated 12 Mar 2021
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 06 Sep 2020
5
42nd
I remember this being a semi-return of form at the time for Shyamalan, and I couldn't agree more. This seemed like it was gonna go downhill quick, but The Visit actually picks up and provides enough surprises here and there to make it a interesting watch. The kids and grandparents are both pretty solid and play into this well. Even though I again, saw this twist coming, it wasn't exactly how I thought it would be. This does enough here to be satisfying, I'm happy for Shayamalan.
Rated 06 Sep 2020
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 10 Apr 2018
81
83rd
This is a very well made horror film. The story is simple but it really works. The cast does a great job especially the two lead children roles. Overall I would highly recommend this film.
Rated 10 Apr 2018
dst7175dst7175
Rated 01 Sep 2017
76
79th
That old lady was creepy as hell.
Rated 01 Sep 2017
buffratingsbuffratings
Rated 30 Jul 2017
58
30th
While The Visit isn't the sharpest of the found footage genre, it is both hilarious and frightening, and represents a welcome return to form for M. Night Shyamalan.
Rated 30 Jul 2017
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 08 Jun 2017
70
76th
good movie
Rated 08 Jun 2017
jaiguyJaiGuy
Rated 26 Feb 2017
75
39th
All the bad rapping aside, I found this to be an entertaining little horror thriller. M. Night is back!
Rated 26 Feb 2017
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 22 Sep 2016
64
51st
The Visit captures an eerie atmosphere well. There's not much else to say about the film. It's not scary (which isn't a bad thing) and it has moments that are quite funny (though I'm not sure they're supposed to be). I guessed the "twist" early on, though I don't feel it had any impact on how I viewed the film in its entirety. The ending is a little lacklustre and the whole film lacks an impact.
Rated 22 Sep 2016
desertpunkDesertPunk
Rated 10 Jun 2016
67
41st
Proving once and for all that there's nothing wrong with being very afraid of senior citizens.
Rated 10 Jun 2016
djrossdjross
Rated 17 May 2016
50
44th
Greater emphasis is placed on the comedy than the horror, but it more or less succeeds in playing on several fears and anxieties not normally the focus of attention for this genre. The cinematic self-reflexivity is less about "deconstructing" the genre than about including the audience in the process of construction itself, but this lesser ambition is probably more fun for a genre that has become perhaps rather too keen on self-dismantling its own conventions. The young lead actors do very well.
Rated 17 May 2016
mkellinsmkellins
Rated 13 Jan 2016
20
5th
Spoilers! Let me get this straight. These kids brutally murder two demented old people, who are not even possessed by the devil or anything. Their only sin is being mentally ill. That is twisted on a whole new level. Despite its troubling moral lesson, the film had a few atmospheric and chilling moments. Sadly this is all the positives I was able to see.
Rated 13 Jan 2016
caimancaiman
Rated 11 Jan 2016
59
21st
Never reaches the heights of its potential. Just when things are starting to get creepy, it's over. But a worse offense of this movie is the horribly written child characters. Shyamalan can obviously write good parts for kids, but here he wrote dialog WAY too mature for the characters speaking it. Giving kids "sophisticated" dialog doesn't make them more interesting, it just makes the writing tremendously transparent. And fuck that rapping bullshit. God I wanted to murder that kid.
Rated 11 Jan 2016
td888td888
Rated 03 Jan 2016
50
41st
I'll be the first to make fun of Shyamalan's work, but this time he did manage to deliver. I haven't laughed with a horror movie like this for a long time. It may be not his intention but it was quite funny and I enjoyed it.
Rated 03 Jan 2016
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 17 Dec 2015
0
4th
Somehow worse than The Happening which I didn't think was possible. It combines two of the worst cinematic endeavors: child acting and found footage. The twist is about as predictable as anything I've ever seen and the entire movie is just this boring shitfest where nothing happens. It just repeats the same formula over and over to the point of boredom. Extremely lazy filmmaking, a poor script and terrible acting make this the worst movie of 2015. Don't believe the reviews. 63% on RT is shameful
Rated 17 Dec 2015
mubearMubear
Rated 25 Nov 2015
83
78th
It might not be saying much, but it's Shyamalan's best in more than a decade. Proving to still be a master in tension after all his duds, he gets great performance out of unknowns (the kids are amazing) while infusing a much needed sense of humor into his trademark thorough structure. Recommended.
Rated 25 Nov 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 24 Nov 2015
100
99th
Probably the mostly well-crafted found footage film of all time.
Rated 24 Nov 2015
lupisterlupister
Rated 19 Nov 2015
60
68th
Pretty effective
Rated 19 Nov 2015
sieghardtSieghardt
Rated 06 Nov 2015
20
15th
Meta meta meta, Jump Scares! TWIST. Shyamalan ruins a basic creepy story everyone has heard before.
Rated 06 Nov 2015
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 02 Oct 2015
50
19th
Obvious twist, unnecessarily being FF and nonsense actions by the characters. PASS Oh and jump scares as cheap as they come
Rated 02 Oct 2015
sw1341sw1341
Rated 27 Sep 2015
85
72nd
Entertaining take on an old camp fire story. Good script, engaging young actors. Plus a few good scares that made me jump.
Rated 27 Sep 2015
cevendustCevendust
Rated 27 Sep 2015
81
79th
This movie was honestly a work of art as far as horror genre movies go. The movie did a great job maintaining tension throughout the entire film without ever giving too much away until the end. There was a constant feeling of being on the edge waiting for hell to break, but it just keeps you waiting and wanting. It was a pretty good time watching this flick.
Rated 27 Sep 2015
randallodimRandallODim
Rated 25 Sep 2015
79
49th
M. Night's back (mostly)! More an Uncomfortably Building Dread Movie than a Horror Movie, The Visit capitalizes on great performances and some great found footage work to get your heart in your throat even before there's any true threat presented. Unfortunately, it keeps going after what would have been the perfect end to have an atrocious and didactic coda, that undermines so much of what the film did well. Also, while Ed Oxenbould is great elsewhere, the rapping is just obnoxious and grating.
Rated 25 Sep 2015
darrenDarren
Rated 21 Sep 2015
80
76th
When a filmmaker becomes so self aware of how the film community views him it's bound to be good. Don't think he could ever make anything like this again. But it was a joyous experience. One of the better ones I've had seeing a "horror" film. See Bay's Pain & Gain or Sandler's That's my Boy for similar experiences.
Rated 21 Sep 2015
pilgermannpilgermann
Rated 14 Sep 2015
70
52nd
I didn't know this was a "camcorder" film going into it which is kind of a pointless gimmick these days, but it's handled pretty well considering. Far from great but much better than it should be. Some parts actually made me watch through squinted eyes in anticipation of something creepy happening.
Rated 14 Sep 2015
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 11 Sep 2015
75
68th
Great twist of plot with a very cold-blooded and calm attitude in storytelling which creates a great suspense. There is also a critique of the family as an institution: they are so distanced that they can't even know who their grandparents are. The final parts reminded me of "Funny Games". I think it's one of the best horror films of this year.
Rated 11 Sep 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 11 Sep 2015
60
66th
What a tweest (for real this time)! After creating an uneasy, uncomfortable atmosphere, the signature Shymalan twist delivers in a way it hasn't for over a decade. The meta and comedic touches are enjoyable too. Of course, the film has its share of awkward moments, and the tacked-on end scenes degrade the movie appreciably, but it wouldn't be M Night (even on an apparent rebound) if he didn't fuck up at least a little.
Rated 11 Sep 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 10 Sep 2015
30
17th
With its found footage gimmick, a bunch of jump startles, child lead actors, a morality lesson, tonal whiplash with its final third, and a premise that feels like it would have been better suited for a short film than a feature, The Visit is yet another disappointing entry in the career of M. Night Shyamalan. The Visit isn't any good, and it makes you have to wonder whether this will be the one that puts an end to Shyamalan's career.
Rated 10 Sep 2015
kuroelKuroel
Rated 09 Sep 2023
59
47th
This should've been a campy horror like Shaun of the Dead or Army of Darkness. The boy character was hilarious and served the cringy comedy whereas everyone else was playing it straight. It didn't mix well and the boy ended up being the highlight for me. Nothing vaguely scary except for like two scenes with the grandma. (Holy shit the socle scene!)
Rated 09 Sep 2023
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 11 Mar 2023
47
30th
Nice plot is all build up that ends with almost nothing. Also pointless found footage style and a very annoying kid/boy.
Rated 11 Mar 2023
bluhrsbluhrs
Rated 03 Oct 2022
30
2nd
no. poop? immediate no. the plot twist? eh
Rated 03 Oct 2022
rittehRitteh
Rated 06 Feb 2022
62
44th
Creepy but not really scary movie as is typical of M. Night Shyamalan. He had an interesting way of avoiding the F word to keep it to PG-13.
Rated 06 Feb 2022
rihreyrihrey
Rated 22 Nov 2021
37
32nd
Really weak script. The twist was just so incredibly obvious it didn't even feel like a twist. Still kinda entertaining overall but it's just not good.
Rated 22 Nov 2021
resinhresinh
Rated 11 Mar 2021
66
18th
wow. creeeeeepy
Rated 11 Mar 2021
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 20 Nov 2020
30
11th
I don't see how people love this film. It is really stupid with a plot twist that seems forced rather than organic. The acting is pretty terrible and there isn't much in the way of true scares.
Rated 20 Nov 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 18 Nov 2020
63
36th
63.1.
Rated 18 Nov 2020
depacinodepacino
Rated 06 Jul 2020
10
1st
This movie was a huge disappointment for me. Complete waste of time. I'd rate higher if this came out as a comedy but man, this movie wasn't scary.
Rated 06 Jul 2020
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 12 Feb 2020
59
27th
denial = over9000
Rated 12 Feb 2020
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 15 Dec 2019
65
45th
Undoubtedly one of Shyamalan's better efforts, it features a slew of very strong performances by a talented cast, a very eerie tone, good use of the found footage format, & a very sweet underlying theme that adds quite a bit to it. The twist is a little reaching, but it's far from underwhelming & it doesn't really lessen what came before it. The ending packs more of an emotional punch than expected, which is also a plus. Overall, it's a pretty clever & creepy horror that's worth a look.
Rated 15 Dec 2019
goookcegoookce
Rated 03 Aug 2019
75
50th
Better watch it after Creep and Creep II ''welcome to the encounters beachezzzzz!''
Rated 03 Aug 2019
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 10 Apr 2019
30
10th
As soon as that main gal called rapping "extemporaneous rhyming" I knew I'd be rooting for her death
Rated 10 Apr 2019
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 01 Jan 2019
70
54th
Nice plot twist! But I just really think that the mother was so stupid not to give the kids at least a photo.. plus her reaction, when she found out random people were looking after her children, was a bit dramaless.. Pretty unique movie and good acting by the boy mostly :) I didn't guess the plot twist, so it was good
Rated 01 Jan 2019
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 25 Jun 2018
6
40th
Is it time to give up on the idea that M. Night will one day realize he should just stop writing and direct other people's scripts?
Rated 25 Jun 2018
psimpsim
Rated 16 Apr 2018
52
7th
The found footage conceit kinda works, and the main kids are alright, but overall this movie was too campy for my taste, and trying too hard to be disturbing. Also, weirdly offensive towards the elderly.
Rated 16 Apr 2018
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 11 Feb 2018
65
48th
kamera kullanımı kofti gerçeklik furyasına oranla çok daha başarılı ve anlatıya katkı sağlayacak biçimde kurulmuş. PC kültürüne rağmen böyle bir anlatı kurmaya kalkışmak da ayrıca takdir edilesi -ki buradaki yorumlarda da görülüyor nasıl tepki gördüğü. janr sineması içinde -fazla bir şey beklenmediği sürece- eğlenceli bir karışım.shyamalan'ın kariyerinin en iyi işlerinden biri kesinlikle.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 10 Jan 2018
44
15th
The Visit is a mild step up for renowned fancy schlock factory M. Night Shyamalan. The kid acting is surprisingly decent and due to the found footage style, there is no need to endure the director's regular painful attempts at having a unique visual style.
Rated 10 Jan 2018
hte624hte624
Rated 24 Sep 2017
55
25th
Decently crafted. Feels very confused tonally - is this a shocking horror or a family drama or a teen comedy? And much too self-congratulatory in its style - nothing too surprising from Mr Shyamalan.
Rated 24 Sep 2017
efe_canikEfe Canik
Rated 03 Jul 2017
40
7th
A stupid plot, ridiculous ending and annoying characters makes this movie unwatchable at times
Rated 03 Jul 2017
ribcageribcage
Rated 27 Jun 2017
69
55th
Yeah the twist is extremely obvious to anyone who's every watched a horror film before but that doesnt prevent the creepy antics from cranking up an uncomfortable tension. Characters are solid as are some added emotional moments. The found footage gimmick is used effectively and you might even for a second forget this style has been done to death and almost never done well.
Rated 27 Jun 2017
michaelsykesmichaelsykes
Rated 27 Apr 2017
73
52nd
Fun
Rated 27 Apr 2017
arossaross
Rated 10 Feb 2017
84
74th
hilarious and fun if you temper expectations and watch in a group. not actually a good scary movie so that makes it a bit tough to rate
Rated 10 Feb 2017
maakalmaakal
Rated 19 Dec 2016
70
36th
Better than I was afraid it was going to be... this was a step up for Shyamalan.
Rated 19 Dec 2016
jbynjbyn
Rated 30 Oct 2016
90
91st
The Visit was a fantastic addition to the found footage horror genre and a win for M Night Shyamalan. To quote Robot Chicken, "What a twist!" The child actors were compelling and easily carried the movie forward with charisma. The grandparents were terrifying. Especially the grandmother when she would crawl around. I do not think multiple viewings will be hurt by the movies ending.
Rated 30 Oct 2016
realmacgyverRealMacgyver
Rated 04 Oct 2016
60
30th
Suffers from two big issues. One would ruin the twist so I won't say it. The other is the same issue with many found footage style films. The girl wouldn't keep filming when shit went down (down to trying to open a door one handed, left hand no less, so she can film)
Rated 04 Oct 2016
matildamatilda
Rated 27 Jul 2016
89
93rd
didn't know for hours how i felt about it. Just know that I was affected with chills and extreme discomfort. I think if a film affects me this way it deserves some credit. Even if I wish I hadn't seen it.
Rated 27 Jul 2016
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 25 Jul 2016
44
20th
Advice for M. Night Shyamalan: 1. If you employ Little Miss Thesaurus again, kill her in the first 7 minutes. 2. Stop with the twists. 3. Stop altogether.
Rated 25 Jul 2016
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 18 Jul 2016
6
43rd
A charming adolescent amateur-doc delivery gives this flick a relatable spooky-fun sort of feel in its kid-investigation first two acts featuring an enjoyable smattering of random creepy events (see especially Grandma's nighttime escapades). Its believability comes into question post-(great)twist as the action picks up, but it makes it no less chilling. The family drama vacillates between feeling like an enriching and an irrelevant sub-plot but is consistently well-acted (Hahn especially).
Rated 18 Jul 2016
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 17 Jul 2016
25
8th
This film is hilariously bad, I don't know how anyone can take it seriously
Rated 17 Jul 2016
hotsakehotsake
Rated 15 Jul 2016
45
26th
Horrible acting and a shitty script. The worst Shyamalan yet.
Rated 15 Jul 2016
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 14 Jun 2016
71
38th
B-
Rated 14 Jun 2016
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 23 May 2016
76
43rd
Over the river and through the woods to Gradmurderer's house we go! This M. Night Shyamalan movie isn't his best one, it also isn't his worst either. I'm not a huge fan of the "found footage" style of the Blair Witch project, mainly because I hate the constant re-explaining the characters have to do while telling us why they have a camera with them everywhere they go. This movie at least has some really good humor, which adds to the entertainment factor...
Rated 23 May 2016
boesballboesball
Rated 10 Apr 2016
15
9th
This movie was embarassing
Rated 10 Apr 2016
pursusPursus
Rated 20 Mar 2016
50
13th
Pretty lame story, bad dialog, bad acting. The found footage format also didn't do it any favors.
Rated 20 Mar 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
70
19th
Es gibt viele Horror Klischees, die mich nerven. Das Schlimmste von allen: "found footage". Shyamalan aber belebt dieses verdorrte Sub-Genre mit Adrenalin. Ja, es ist ein Stereotype. Ja, es ist absurd, dass jemand in den spannendsten Momenten noch mitfilmt. Shyamalan aber konzentriert sich auf die Stärke von "found footage": Den Überraschungsmoment... mehr auf cinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
jeffdanielsjeffdaniels
Rated 06 Mar 2016
62
28th
Smart pacing and a deep-seated sense of unease keep this movie humming along, delivering several genuine scares and an enjoyably low-key twist. The character development is half-baked, but the performances are strong and there's just enough nods toward magical realism to keep you guessing throughout. The found-footage angle may lead to a cheap scare or two, but it's all in good fun and the movie earns most of its tension. The humor elements work less well, but help with grounding. Worth a shot
Rated 06 Mar 2016
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 04 Mar 2016
66
23rd
Does so much right and so much wrong.
Rated 04 Mar 2016
yugyug
Rated 16 Feb 2016
80
72nd
Few old school scares, M. Night Shyamalan is a master of twists, sorry to disappoint a few (not as if anybody cares, but I read a couple of reviews where this was bashed badly) but I think this was finely made and I enjoyed it.
Rated 16 Feb 2016
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 15 Feb 2016
70
40th
Like the Shyamalan films of old, there is a great atmosphere of suspense built up and it keeps you interested, but make no mistake, this is not on par with Sixth Sense/Unbreakable/Signs.
Rated 15 Feb 2016
zen_lunaticZen Lunatic
Rated 15 Feb 2016
7
43rd
Funny, intentionally and otherwise. It doesn't take itself seriously which sets it miles apart from other Shyamalan movies, to the point where it's actually a good movie.
Rated 15 Feb 2016
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 04 Feb 2016
4
51st
Features a better twist than most of Shyamalan's other work, and makes decent use of the found footage style, but it can't escape the trappings of its painfully bland genre.
Rated 04 Feb 2016
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 19 Jan 2016
64
32nd
M Night plays small ball to get back in the game, which turns out to be his best in years. As empty as this statement may be, The Visit is still a decent horror film.
Rated 19 Jan 2016
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 13 Jan 2016
20
17th
Tells a story of how for a lot of people nowadays, the most meaningful relationship is their relationship with so-called technology (This is how children play!). Too bad it's an all-around terrible film with some heinous acting.
Rated 13 Jan 2016
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 26 Dec 2015
60
30th
Yes yes this has a twist at the end and all that but it's not the Shyamalan shit fest that you may have come to expect in the last 10+ years. It actually does a pretty good job setting up with creepiness juxtaposed with the tranquil atmosphere of grandma's house. Fine acting job by the grandparents and the sister. The one enormous flaw with this is the stupid rapping kid brother. If Shyamalan cut out the antics of stupid rapping kid's dialogue this film might easily be 10 points higher.
Rated 26 Dec 2015
jodamicojodamico
Rated 03 Dec 2015
68
25th
It's frustrating because there are a lot of moments that remind you how good Shyamalan can be, but ultimately the characters are too broad and the bad generational comedy is a lead weight on it all.
Rated 03 Dec 2015
vincentevincente
Rated 18 Nov 2015
71
52nd
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Rated 18 Nov 2015
roonay3kroonay3k
Rated 11 Nov 2015
74
78th
As a huge fan of M.Night Shyamalan's latest work; Wayward Pines i had some what high expectations for this before the release (Even tough he made some really shitty movies). After i saw the reviews I have to see i'm very pleasantly surprised because this was much better than what the IMDB score shows. The fact that it wasn't a supernatural film was a big + for me and it was actually pretty creepy at parts. I did not see the ending coming even tough maybe I should have. Very original movie!
Rated 11 Nov 2015
jspidahjspidah
Rated 06 Nov 2015
78
80th
This film blew me away and I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. It whiplashes between funny / quirky to creepy / horrific while constantly revealing new things about the characters. The acting was good all around and this is the most watchable, least shaky-cam found footage film I've seen. I could have done with less rapping.
Rated 06 Nov 2015
disconnecteddisconnected
Rated 03 Nov 2015
78
74th
Anybody reading this review should only take this as a recommendation knowing that I have a serious, inexplicable weakness for everything Shyamalan does, but this was one of the best movies I've seen in a while. It actually has something to say about technology, family and our fear of the elderly, specifically the death and decay they represent, and it's just a really scary concept executed in a genuinely frightening way. Don't be surprised if Olivia DeJonge ends up becoming a star.
Rated 03 Nov 2015
punqPUNQ
Rated 24 Oct 2015
30
33rd
This one was someone having a laugh, which in itself is a quality. Though it's the only one here.
Rated 24 Oct 2015
barraocBarraoc
Rated 19 Oct 2015
70
64th
All sorts of scenarios crossed my mind as I watched The Visit... but I won't go into them here. The actual twist, however, wasn't one of them. I'm not sure if I'm disappointed about that... All in all it's a decent effort from Shyamalan, but did the grandson have to be so goofy?
Rated 19 Oct 2015
icybrianIcyBrian
Rated 13 Oct 2015
75
56th
M. Night Shyamalan's best movie since Unbreakable (and the best twist since Sixth Sense.) Very tense throughout and it kept me & my friends waiting for the other shoe to drop. The red herrings were very well done. Great performance from Olivia DeJonge.
Rated 13 Oct 2015
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 10 Oct 2015
50
53rd
Starts as if it might become an earnest plea for empathy and understanding in relation to dementia, aging and mental illness, but then (SPOILER ALERT) doesn't. The actual trajectory doesn't have the unpredictable or unconventional quality of, say, the end of THE BURBS. Still, it is actually among the better works of M Night.
Rated 10 Oct 2015
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 09 Oct 2015
40
19th
Passes the time.
Rated 09 Oct 2015
michaelsmichaels
Rated 06 Oct 2015
65
44th
Decent comedic horror with some family drama elements, and one of the rare found footage movies I found somewhat enjoyable. The kids' acting was pretty solid.
Rated 06 Oct 2015

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