The Visit

2015

PG-13

1h 34m

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6.3/10

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A brother and sister are sent to their grandparents' remote Pennsylvania farm for a week, where they discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing.

Directors

M. Night Shyamalan

Writers

M. Night Shyamalan(writer by)

Stars

Olivia DeJonge

Ed Oxenbould

Deanna Dunagan

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Rebecca Jamison

Tyler Jamison

Nana

Pop Pop

Loretta Jamison

Stacey

Conductor

Dr. Sam

Miguel

Man on the Street

Dad

Young Becca

Young Tyler

Cruise Passenger (uncredited)

Sajida De Leon

Cruise Passenger (uncredited)

John Buscemi

Police Officer (uncredited)

Richard Barlow

Police Officer (uncredited)

Shelby Lackman

J. Smith (uncredited)

Directors

M. Night Shyamalan

Writers

M. Night Shyamalan(writer by)

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The Visit had a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it falls flat due to the many drawbacks that are constantly present in M. Night Shyamalan's films. However, where this movie excels is with the fantastically paced tension. Shyamalan incorporates a mix of found footage elements with a bit of Paranormal Activity, creating something that is pretty unique and sinister. This film was one of the more terrifying experiences I have had in quite some time, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat, especially in the night segments. I am sure it helped that I was watching this on a laptop, at night, with headphones on. The story itself is actually pretty unique. The creepy nature of the grandparents is unsettling but also incredibly grounded. They seem almost possessed at times, and the reveal at the end just makes the entire movie all the more frightening. Shyamalan does a decent job with the found footage elements, although it is nothing groundbreaking. However, where this movie really begins to falter is with the screenplay and acting. Now, I do not put as much blame on the actors due to the horrendous dialogue that was written for them. This dialogue is so rigid and inorganic, making every interaction feel as though it was written by an alien trying to mask as a human being. This really messed with the pacing of the film and made certain parts of it very difficult to watch. Overall, I give a lot of props for the creativity and the unsettling feeling it created in me, but Shyamalan definitely missed an opportunity to create a very special film. With a more polished screenplay and better acting, this movie could have been truly exceptional. Nonetheless, it is still worth watching for the unique and scary story that it tells. Score: 65% 👍 Verdict: Decent

TitanGusang16 May, 2023