Monstrous

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Monstrous

PG-13

Released May 13, 2022

1h 29m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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A terrifying new horror awaits Laura (Christina Ricci) and her seven-year-old son Cody when they flee her abusive ex-husband and try to settle into a new life in an idyllic and remote lakeside farmhouse. Still traumatized, their physical and mental well-being are pushed to the limit as their fragile existence is threatened.

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Critics Consensus

Christina Ricci is capable of carrying a lot, but even her talents are tested by this often Monstrous-ly dull horror movie.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Once one figures out what is going on in this movie, it actually is interesting. Much more of a psychological thriller than an actual horror movie.

May 21, 2022

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

For the most part this is a captivating mood piece, held together by Ricci’s take on a woman who is chasing an impossible idyll while being trailed by something dark and murky.

May 15, 2022

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Brent Simon

AV Club

An exercise in tedium which checks the barest boxes of “completed movie”...

Rated: D-

May 13, 2022

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Nuha Hassan

Nuha Hassan (Medium)

Monstrous loses its way in the second act and doesn’t bother to pick itself up again until the story comes to an end as Siverton chooses to focus on the central characters more than the monster.

Sep 4, 2023

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Sarah Vincent

Cambridge Day

The inertly told story piles on to Laura’s torments as if checking off a to-do list: a hostile landlady, a monotonous clerical job and an abusive ex.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 16, 2023

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Jessica Scott

We Who Walk Here

If you view movies as shock delivery systems, this isn’t the most successful example, but if you want a well-told story that makes you feel something, Monstrous delivers.

Dec 17, 2022

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Daniel N

The trailer markets this as a supernatural horror movie but the only thing scary about this is how painful it is to watch. Shocking writing and a storyline that makes absolutely no sense.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Audience Member

It’s ok although I found the plot twist in the first few minutes. It’s quite slow although the acting is really good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Ashes R

Total snoozefest. Nothing happens. There's a twist. This movie could have been told in five minutes.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Bahad j

In my opinion, the movie uses very good camera and audio visual equipment and the crew members and the filmmakers have played their roles very well. I really liked it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Steve D

Ricci does a fantastic job in this unsettling film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Craig B

Monstrous is a brooding, creepy horror / thriller, helmed by the ever reliable Christina Ricci. May be a little slow for some but if you stick with it, especially given it is under 90 mins duration, it's a reasonable escape.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/24

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Synopsis

A terrifying new horror awaits Laura (Christina Ricci) and her seven-year-old son Cody when they flee her abusive ex-husband and try to settle into a new life in an idyllic and remote lakeside farmhouse. Still traumatized, their physical and mental well-being are pushed to the limit as their fragile existence is threatened.

Director: Chris Sivertson
Producer: Robert Yocum, Sasha Yelaun, B.I. Rosen, Johnny Remo
Screenwriter: Carol Chrest
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Umbrelic Entertainment, Scarlett Pictures, Burning Sky Films, Tip-Top Productions, Red Coral Productions, SkipStone Pictures, Lucky 13 Productions, Snakebyte Productions and Entertainment Group
Rating: PG-13 (Terror|Brief Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2022
Runtime: 1h 29m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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