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90
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Critic Score

83
Critics' score based on 22 reviews.
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classic horror showing what true horror was in the movie:the atmosphere.

August 25,2008
Mkmiketunney

good movie to watch

June 09,2008
Meenakshim28
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Critic Reviews

Feels like a streamlined improvement on the original.Full Review

San Francisco Chronicle

The scariest movie in history is actually a bit shy. The subtle, romantic score by Jerry Goldsmith is what keeps the tension at a simmer. Full Review

Michael Agger
Slate

I recognize how few horror movies I've seen before or since that ever manage to capture such a tangible feeling of menace.Full Review

Andrew O'Hehir
Salon.com

Feels like a streamlined improvement on the original. Full Review

Peter Hartlaub
San Francisco Chronicle

This is the breakout role for Sigourney (née Susan) Weaver, whose iconic presence still propels this ride beyond the scores of substandard imitations that followed. Why see it on the big screen? Because it's bloody brilliant.Full Review

Gregory Weinkauf
Dallas Observer
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