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The Visitor

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An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
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Sam Adams The Dissolve The Visitor doesn't come close to answering all the questions it raises, but that's the film's M.O.: If nothing makes sense, then nothing is off limits. Rated: 3/5 Mar 3, 2014 Full Review Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic It's weirdly compelling. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 16, 2014 Full Review Peter Keough Boston Globe [It wows] cult fans, connoisseurs of the absurd, and cinephiles intrigued by the evolution of the sci-fi and horror genres in the '70s and '80s. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 21, 2013 Full Review Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog So, is it worth seeing? Sure. Some things simply have to be seen to be believed. Jan 19, 2023 Full Review Tom Meek Cambridge Day The special effects are quite chintzy, Sam Peckinpah casts barely a shadow of humanity - and then there's the teeming flock of birds. This is Cheez Whiz that barely cuts it as a cult staple. Rated: 1.5/4 Apr 6, 2020 Full Review Fernando Trueba El Pais (Spain) In The Visitor, logic and common sense are scarce and no one believes anything. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 6, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Max B So much basketball. So, so much basketball. A friend of mine bet me I wouldn’t make it past Lance Henrikson’s sex scene. He was right. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/04/24 Full Review Laura S I love a bad movie. Truly madly love a bad movie. But this stinker is unlovable. Here are some of many reasons: -It will never ever make sense of any kind. -At least 30 minutes are shots of people doing nothing: standing, staring, walking for no apparent reason, standing, staring… -it takes place in Atlanta but isn't shot there at all (maybe two scenes) -Did I mention it doesn't make any sense? -and it's really boring? -tried to capitalize on The Exorcist with pretty mom and daughter with blonde hair and hazel eyes but it didn't work -if you are afraid of/champion of pigeons, the ending will pay off for you, so that's something -the only black peoples are 1) a butler and 2) literally everyone waiting at the hospital. -John Huston is self-aggrandizing in all aspects of this film - John Hendrikson does display the robotic sensibilities of his role in Aliens Don't waste your time unless you are well and truly stoned. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/14/23 Full Review Zack B As someone who likes so-bad-it's-good movies, this one still managed to be bad. There are some neat scenes, but they don't save the movie from the overly-long basketball, escalator, and space-summoning-whatever scenes, and too many ideas are introduced without being fleshed out in any satisfying manner. While some may consider this a cult classic, your time may be better spent joining a more exciting cult. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/09/22 Full Review Audience Member What a stew of Damien Omen, Exorcist, Lynchian style-over-substance, and general wackiness. Mel Ferrer doing this schlock is one thing, but John Huston?! The man should feel shame even from the grave for this do-si-do with dubious screenwriting. I'll give it some credit and kudos for the general wackiness, and for the kestrel. I love kestrels, but this is no 'Kes' by a few miles or more. Also, the random sudden blasts of musical score in some scenes if jarring. Damn, just out of the blue, 'Hey, here's some random loud music that adds nothing to the scene. But, hey, it'll wake you up'. Btw, can someone tell me how the little Damien child has this thick southern accent? And isn't that Will Forte in a crinkle cut blonde wig playing 'Jesus'? Shelley Winters is a hoot as the astrologically driven nanny who don't take no mess. Poor Glenn Ford. Who dug him up for this rotgut? Lance Henriksen, I'll forgive you as this was still early on in your career. And why the hell did all the kids have to shave their heads? Seems a bit extreme just for a weak effect. Quite the mess. 2.7 stars Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one of the most bizarre movies I have ever seen! But, I really liked it. And the actress that plays Katie is a really good actress. I love these far out there films. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my all time favorite 80's flick. This has one of the best basketball edited scene, i have ever seen. The soundtrack is really cool and the overall story line and plot pretty suspenseful. Definitely two thumbs up. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
Director
Giulio Paradisi
Screenwriter
Louciano Comici, Robert Mundy
Production Co
Film Ventures International (FVI) [us]
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 27, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
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