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The Unborn

2009 · 87 min

A jump-scare-heavy supernatural thriller that feels like a slick, forgettable rollercoaster with a few creepy images.

Directed by
David S. Goyer
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Tagline
Evil will do anything to live.
Overview
A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.

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Directed by
David S. Goyer
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • family
  • death
  • revenge
  • faith
Places
  • big city
  • home
  • hospital
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror7
Humour1
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Genres
horror, thriller, mystery
Directed by
David S. Goyer
Written by
David S. Goyer
Starring
Odette Annable, Cam Gigandet, Gary Oldman, Idris Elba, James Remar, Ethan Cutkosky, Meagan Good, Jane Alexander
Music
Ramin Djawadi
Cinematography
James Hawkinson
Runtime
87 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English, Hebrew

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