Abandoned

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Abandoned

PG-13

2022

1h 42m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Abandoned follows the sharply intense lives of Sara (Emma Roberts), her husband Alex (John Gallagher Jr.), and their infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history. As their home's past is revealed, the mother's fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety and that of her newborn son.

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Critics Consensus

Horror fans seeking effective frights will almost certainly feel Abandoned by this well-cast but deeply disappointing haunted house story.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

There’s just no meat on this film’s bones. Gallagher gets a non-character and Roberts is left hanging by being forced to play post-partum as a horror trope.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jun 17, 2022

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Elizabeth Weitzman

TheWrap

A listless thriller that can’t find its footing.

Jun 15, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Abandoned is how to describe any hope that viewers might have that this dull and idiotic horror flick will be scary or interesting. It's the type of derivative haunted house movie that's just recycled trash.

Jul 24, 2022

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Chad Collins

Dread Central

Emma Roberts shines in Abandoned, a haunted house movie that, like the titular abode, soon shows its age. Been there, haunted that.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 9, 2022

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

As Abandoned closes, as a viewer, I felt that the character of Sarah was completely abandoned by both writer and director.

Jul 2, 2022

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

A haunted house movie should be genuinely unnerving; this one is simply incoherent and dull.

Rated: D+

Jun 29, 2022

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M.V.

Michael Shannon was perfect for this role.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/20/22

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PattiR

Great, suspenseful thriller!! Scary & unexpected twists!! Loved the actors!! If you like exciting horror moviesyoull love this one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/22

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Tiffany C

This was a GREAT thriller movie. If you’re looking for a typical horror movie- no this isn’t it. But this was an awesome thriller movie for those who like the suspense without excessive gore and demonic themes. Definitely kept you guessing up until the end. My husband and I were both really surprised its ratings were so low. We both enjoyed it for what it was. Again not a scary horror movie, but a creepy suspenseful thriller.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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Nicole T

I stopped watching because the baby’s constant crying drove me insane. Like I couldn’t take it anymore. Who the hell thought this was a good idea?!!

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/25

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Frank C

I'm a fan of Emma Roberts, but the script did not support her. The horror element was not there either.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Molly F

*SPOILERS AHEAD* Do not watch this movie if you are looking for something truly scary. This movie is a representation of post partum depression and the mental struggles that come with it. Although the effect and videography side to the movie was amazing, I feel like it should’ve been more showed that it was a movie about the challenges of mental health. The only reason, though, I feel like I didn’t like the movie is because it had SO MUCH potential the beginning and middle of the movie were great and very suspenseful but I wish it had a more sinister ending that still could’ve included the post partum theme. Another good thing about this film was the symbolism, an example of this is when the mother first discovered the pink ribbon, she used it to tie her hair back, but since that scene every shot of her hair gets more disheveled as the film progresses, representing her mental health and depression progression in the movie timeline. Also if you can’t handle listening to a baby cry, don’t watch it . I almost stopped watching it because Liam’s crying drove me nuts, but it also helped with the effect to the movie because the sound of a baby crying tenses people up so they get more scared during jump-scares.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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Abandoned follows the sharply intense lives of Sara (Emma Roberts), her husband Alex (John Gallagher Jr.), and their infant son as they move into a remote farmhouse, which harbors a dark, tragic history. As their home's past is revealed, the mother's fragility escalates to a state of psychosis that jeopardizes her own safety and that of her newborn son.

Director: Spencer Squire
Producer: Robert Ogden Barnum, Eric Binns, Byron Wetzel, Emma Roberts
Screenwriter: Erik Patterson, Jessica Scott
Distributor: Vertical Entertainment
Production Co: Vertical Entertainment, Three Point Capital, Before The Door Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 24, 2022
Runtime: 1h 42m

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