Eli
Seen it?2019 | 98 min | Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 A Nightmare on Elm Street or Hell House LLC, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 144K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ciarán Foy
- Charlie ShotwellEli
- Sadie SinkHaley
- Lili TaylorDr. Isabella Horn
- Kelly ReillyRose
- Max MartiniPaul
- Deneen TylerNurse Barbara
- Katia GomezNurse Maricela
- Austin FoxxPerry
- Parker LoveinLucius
- Lou Beatty Jr.Motel Owner