“It’s as if blood has been sucked from the very images.”

“… turns on a fear of mortality — or worse, being stuck in some in-between place.”

“Grant’s insidious politeness remains intact no matter how gonzo Heretic gets.”

“…another batch of witch’s brew with a new ingredient.”

“… a harrowing parable about the abuse, neglect, and silencing of women.”

“… something like David Cronenberg’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, from a distinctly feminine perspective.”

“Seemingly designed to settle the debate over whether the Alien films count as horror…”

“…establishes a strong enough sense of mood and atmosphere to absorb a DEFCON-2 level Nicolas Cage performance.”

“Imagine if Paul Schrader had directed Brian De Palma’s Body Double. Or if De Palma had directed Schrader’s Hardcore.”

“…there is no denying the movie’s potency as a metaphor for alcoholism.”