Gothika
Seen it?2003 | 98 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but just 15% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Smile, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
After a car crash, criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. She's been accused of murdering her husband Dr. Douglas Grey — but she has no memory of committing the crime. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her co-worker, Dr. Pete Graham, of her innocence, a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn, which further convinces everyone of her guilt.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
15% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$142 million worldwide on a $40 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 245K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz
- Halle BerryMiranda Grey
- Robert Downey Jr.Pete Graham
- Charles S. DuttonDouglas Grey
- John Carroll LynchSheriff Ryan
- Bernard HillPhil Parsons
- Penélope CruzChloe Sava
- Dorian HarewoodTeddy Howard
- Bronwen MantelIrene
- Kathleen MackeyRachel Parsons
- Matthew G. TaylorTurlington