Emelie
Seen it?2016 | 82 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, 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 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After their regular babysitter cancels, the Thompson family turns to her friend, Anna to supervise their children while the parents go out to celebrate their anniversary. At first Anna seems like a dream come true to the kids, allowing them to eat extra cookies and play with things that are usually off-limits, but as her behaviour becomes increasingly odd, the kids soon find out that her intentions are dark and twisted—and she is not who she seems to be.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Thelin
- Sarah BolgerEmelie
- Susan PourfarJoyce Thompson
- Chris BeetemDan
- Joshua RushJacob
- Thomas BairChristopher
- Carly AdamsSally
- Elizabeth Jayne StillwellMaggie
- Frank RossiJoe
- Dante HoaglandHowie
- Randi LangdonAnna