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The Visitor

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An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
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Sam Adams The Dissolve 03/03/2014
3/5
The Visitor doesn't come close to answering all the questions it raises, but that's the film's M.O.: If nothing makes sense, then nothing is off limits. Go to Full Review
Bill Goodykoontz Arizona Republic 01/16/2014
3.5/5
It's weirdly compelling. Go to Full Review
Peter Keough Boston Globe 11/21/2013
2.5/4
[It wows] cult fans, connoisseurs of the absurd, and cinephiles intrigued by the evolution of the sci-fi and horror genres in the '70s and '80s. Go to Full Review
Kathy Fennessy Seattle Film Blog 01/19/2023
So, is it worth seeing? Sure. Some things simply have to be seen to be believed. Go to Full Review
Tom Meek Cambridge Day 04/06/2020
1.5/4
The special effects are quite chintzy, Sam Peckinpah casts barely a shadow of humanity - and then there's the teeming flock of birds. This is Cheez Whiz that barely cuts it as a cult staple. Go to Full Review
Fernando Trueba El Pais (Spain) 08/06/2019
In The Visitor, logic and common sense are scarce and no one believes anything. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Jeffrey P Jun 19 Ooofff, I need to stop taking movie recommendations from strangers on the internet. It’s definitely not good, and I’m certainly not going to be flipping for it, still, it definitely stands out as something different but... I’m just not sure what. It is interesting to see some similarities to The Matrix. See more Max B @maxbruce 12/04/2024 So much basketball. So, so much basketball. A friend of mine bet me I wouldn’t make it past Lance Henrikson’s sex scene. He was right. See more Laura S 07/14/2023 I love a bad movie. Truly madly love a bad movie. But this stinker is unlovable. Here are some of many reasons: -It will never ever make sense of any kind. -At least 30 minutes are shots of people doing nothing: standing, staring, walking for no apparent reason, standing, staring… -it takes place in Atlanta but isn't shot there at all (maybe two scenes) -Did I mention it doesn't make any sense? -and it's really boring? -tried to capitalize on The Exorcist with pretty mom and daughter with blonde hair and hazel eyes but it didn't work -if you are afraid of/champion of pigeons, the ending will pay off for you, so that's something -the only black peoples are 1) a butler and 2) literally everyone waiting at the hospital. -John Huston is self-aggrandizing in all aspects of this film - John Hendrikson does display the robotic sensibilities of his role in Aliens Don't waste your time unless you are well and truly stoned. See more @Lakeman 05/22/2022 What a stew of Damien Omen, Exorcist, Lynchian style-over-substance, and general wackiness. Mel Ferrer doing this schlock is one thing, but John Huston?! The man should feel shame even from the grave for this do-si-do with dubious screenwriting. I'll give it some credit and kudos for the general wackiness, and for the kestrel. I love kestrels, but this is no 'Kes' by a few miles or more. Also, the random sudden blasts of musical score in some scenes if jarring. Damn, just out of the blue, 'Hey, here's some random loud music that adds nothing to the scene. But, hey, it'll wake you up'. Btw, can someone tell me how the little Damien child has this thick southern accent? And isn't that Will Forte in a crinkle cut blonde wig playing 'Jesus'? Shelley Winters is a hoot as the astrologically driven nanny who don't take no mess. Poor Glenn Ford. Who dug him up for this rotgut? Lance Henriksen, I'll forgive you as this was still early on in your career. And why the hell did all the kids have to shave their heads? Seems a bit extreme just for a weak effect. Quite the mess. 2.7 stars See more 09/21/2021 This is one of the most bizarre movies I have ever seen! But, I really liked it. And the actress that plays Katie is a really good actress. I love these far out there films. See more 05/06/2021 One of my all time favorite 80's flick. This has one of the best basketball edited scene, i have ever seen. The soundtrack is really cool and the overall story line and plot pretty suspenseful. Definitely two thumbs up. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
Director
Giulio Paradisi
Screenwriter
Louciano Comici, Robert Mundy
Production Co
Film Ventures International (FVI) [us]
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 27, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
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