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Gary Oldman doing exorcisms in a PG-13 horror? The 2000s were unhinged.
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The Unborn (2009)

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Overview

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A young woman fights the spirit that is slowly taking possession of her.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Gary Oldman trying his absolute hardest. Bless him.

Practical Effects

Decent creature design buried under relentless CGI fog.

Writing

David S. Goyer wrote The Dark Knight AND this. Let that sink in.

Best for:Friends: Group roast session required. You will all be yelling at the screen.·Background: Perfect for scrolling phone while occasionally looking up at mirror scares.·Rewatch: Only if you forgot how wildly messy this is. You did not forget.
Heads up:Jump Scares: Relentless. Every 7 minutes like clockwork. The dog, the mirror, the old man—brace yourself.·Disturbing: Uses Holocaust imagery for cheap scares. Deeply uncomfortable creative choice.
David S. Goyer

Director

David S. Goyer

ReleasedJan 9, 2009
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feellight
Budget$16M·Revenue$76.5M
Universal Pictures
Relativity Media

Top Cast

Odette Annable

Odette Annable

Casey Beldon

Cam Gigandet

Cam Gigandet

Mark Hardigan

Gary Oldman

Gary Oldman

Rabbi Joseph Sendak

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Arthur Wyndham

James Remar

James Remar

Gordon Beldon

Ethan Cutkosky

Ethan Cutkosky

Barto Kozma

Meagan Good

Meagan Good

Romy Marshall

Jane Alexander

Jane Alexander

Sofi Kozma

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

Janet Beldon

Atticus Shaffer

Atticus Shaffer

Matty Newton

C.S. Lee

C.S. Lee

Dr. Lester Caldwell

Rhys Coiro

Rhys Coiro

Mr. Shields

Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan

Lisa

Craig J. Harris

Craig J. Harris

Rick Hesse

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Trivia

This was a rare leading role for Odette Annable after years of supporting parts, and she reportedly did most of her own contortion stunts.

Cultural

The film awkwardly blends Jewish mysticism (dybbuks) with generic Catholic exorcism tropes, creating a confused religious horror smoothie that satisfied nobody.

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The Unborn [Trailer 2] [HD] 2009

The Unborn [Trailer 2] [HD] 2009

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