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The Taking of Deborah Logan

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2014 | 90 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

What starts as a poignant medical documentary about Deborah Logan's descent into Alzheimer's disease and her daughter's struggles as caregiver degenerates into a maddening portrayal of dementia at its most frightening, as hair-raising events begin to plague the family and crew and an unspeakable malevolence threatens to tear the very fabric of sanity from them all.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 306K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Adam Robitel

  • Jill LarsonDeborah Logan
  • Anne RamsaySarah Logan
  • Michelle AngMia Hu
  • Ryan CutronaHarris
  • Anne BedianDr. Nazir
  • Brett GentileGavin
  • Jeremy DeCarlosLuis
  • Randell HaynesDr. Schiffer
  • David HainsReporter 1976
  • Lee SpencerDr. Leder