
Reviews — The Entity
Audience write-ups from TMDB
GenerationofSwine
It’s talked about a lot as a scary film, but honestly, it isn’t particularly frightening. It feels more like a real-life drama centered around an event that... possibly never actually occurred. I have my doubts about the veracity of the events depicted. The biggest issue is that it attempts to reveal too much on screen. The initial assault wasn't effective, and while the shaky camera work and quick cuts initial…
JPV852
This is an odd supernatural film, but it does have something special about it, and Barbara Hershey gives a really good performance. The ending didn’t quite live up to everything that came before, though, so it was a little disappointing; however, I'd still suggest seeing it if you haven't yet. I think I’ll look for documentaries exploring the factual basis of the Doris Bither story.
John Chard
The narrative feels inconsistent when dealing with a disturbing subject matter. This film presents Carla Moran’s story, which claims she suffered torment and sexual abuse at the hands of an unseen demonic force. Whether the events were fabricated for dramatic effect or have some basis in reality, *The Entity* doesn't surpass mediocrity because of its amateurish direction and a weak screenplay. The score by Char…

