The Unborn DVD Review

From the co-writer of The Dark Knight and the producers who brought you The Texas Chainsaw Massacre comes a terrifying glimpse into the life of the undead in this chilling thriller that will haunt your soul. Writer and director David Goyer (The Dark Knight, Blade: Trinity) gives a terrifying glimpse into the life of the undead in The Unborn, a supernatural thriller on DVD July 7th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, that follows a young woman pulled into a world of nightmares when a demonic spirit haunts her and threatens everyone she loves.

Own two versions of The Unborn on one disc, including the unrated cut too terrifying for theaters. The Unborn stars Odette Yustman (Cloverfield), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight, Harry Potter film series), Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Meagan Good (Saw V, Stomp the Yard) and Jane Alexander (Terminator: Salvation, The Ring).

Casey (Yustman) is plagued by chilling dreams and simultaneously haunted by a demonic ghost that she can’t shake during her waking hours. As she begins to follow the clues of her situation, Casey discovers she had a twin brother who died in the womb. When she finally reaches the brink of sanity, she seeks an exorcism from a spiritual adviser named Sendak (Oldman). Can he rescue her from the evil spirit that is haunting her?

Analyzing the quality of a supernatural horror thriller movie is a difficult task indeed. Fans of the horror genre seek different things for entertainment value. Some want blood and guts, others want a creepy feeling, and what about the depth and believability of the story.

The Unborn is strong in terms of the creepiness factor. Nice special effects and chilling sounds, appropriately placed, give a truly haunting feel to the viewer. The blood and guts factor is limited, but there is some intense action at the climax of the story. The story is a bit on the far-fetched side, though you have to give them credit for semi-original thinking. And the plot is easy enough to follow that it allows a nice cast led by Yustman and Gigandet to create the fear factor needed make The Unborn a decent horror flick.

Director: David Goyer
Starring: Odette Yustman, Cam Gigandet, Gary Oldman, Meagan Good, Jane Alexander

DVD Review by Neil of Movie Room Reviews