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The Empty Man

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A series of mysterious disappearances in a small Midwestern town may be linked to a supernatural entity.
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Adam Nayman The Ringer 05/03/2021
...its conspiratorial, extremely online subtext is perfectly suited to at-home viewing, even as its widescreen style demands theatrical scale. Go to Full Review
Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 03/21/2021
Remarkably ambitious and challenging. The Empty Man defies categorization. An exceptional directorial debut. Go to Full Review
Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 01/12/2021
2.5/4
A truly surreal and strange piece of work, anchored by some top-notch craft elements, but weakened a bit by a bloated running time and a conclusion that likely left the few people who saw it in theaters more annoyed than thrilled. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Sep 19
2/4
...an ambitious misfire that might’ve worked had it topped out at an hour and a half. Go to Full Review
Brian Bisesi Horror Movie Club Podcast 01/24/2024
3/5
After an exciting 22 minute opening sequence, the film falls into a dull, investigative structure with brief but effective moments of horror peppered throughout. It nets out to an enjoyable ride. Go to Full Review
Akos Peterbencze Fanfare 07/21/2023
The Empty Man is ambiguous by design. Prior’s approach to the material is slightly experimental, but he’s always confident to ask the most intriguing questions. Go to Full Review
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Brandon 11/25/2020 Needed more kids running at people See more Richard 11/21/2020 Slow start...never really gets going. Waste of 2 hours See more Matthew M 11/15/2020 The first hour was your run of the mill horror-thriller. It kept me entertained, had some good disturbing imagery and interesting characters. The last hour and 15 minutes was a completely different film. It felt like a mix between The Adjustment Bureau and The Box. The storyline delved into the occult, brainwashing, alternate realities- not typically my genre of choice. I wish they'd kept the theme and style of the first hour through the entirety of the film. See more Lisa H 11/14/2020 It was good and a little weird. I liked it and still scared at some times. See more JOHN 11/13/2020 Intriguing masterful keeps you on the edge of your seat See more Mark W 11/11/2020 It was empty, man. Not really sure what more can be said. The acting was good, but the story was forgettable. The first fifteen minutes will have you thinking you entered the wrong theater room. Unfortunately, the first fifteen minutes are the best in the film. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A series of mysterious disappearances in a small Midwestern town may be linked to a supernatural entity.
Director
David Prior
Producer
Stephen Christy, Ross Richie
Screenwriter
David Prior
Distributor
20th Century Studios
Production Co
Out of Africa Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Boom! Studios
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Images|Some Sexuality and Nudity|Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 23, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 10, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.0M
Runtime
2h 17m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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