The Monster
Seen it?2016 | 91 min | Horror, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.5 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 horror fans. If you loved The Babadook, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Stranded on a desolate road at night, a troubled mother and her daughter are stalked by a terrifying woodland creature while confronting the trauma of their fractured relationship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$74K worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 88K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Babadook
Saturday SpecialAnother drama.
Presence Sunday Safe BetAnother horror film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Insidious: Out of the Further
Weeknight WatchAnother horror film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Hereditary Saturday SpecialAnother horror film.
Mama Weeknight WatchAnother horror film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Bryan Bertino
- Zoe KazanKathy
- Ella BallentineLizzy
- Aaron DouglasJesse
- Christine EbadiLeslie Williams
- Marc HickoxJohn Brooks
- Scott SpeedmanRoy
- Chris WebbMonster