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4.7/10
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A young girl finds solace in her artist father and the ghost of her dead mother.A young girl finds solace in her artist father and the ghost of her dead mother.A young girl finds solace in her artist father and the ghost of her dead mother.
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Eric T. Miller
- Connor Gibbons
- (as Eric Troy Miller)
Troy James
- Nerezza
- (uncredited)
Kareemeh Odeh
- Paramedic
- (uncredited)
Linda Powell
- Janet Marion
- (uncredited)
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This was a nonsensical movie with no plot. There is no character arc for anyone. The twist isn't even remotely hinted at. I mean if you can call it a twist I guess.
The wife wants a divorce and they are in mediation the next week. They are making fun of him. He will get nothing and no custody. Even his attorney says he's screwed. Why?
He has to call 911 for an allergy for his daughter. The cops show up for some reason and need to take his daughter because they suspect abuse. Of corpse they got a hold of the grandpa somehow and he shows up instantly. The dad is like "okay". What?
The cops don't come for an allergic reaction.
Everything was so heavy handed and not close to reality. Three stars is being generous, the monsters were cool though.
The wife wants a divorce and they are in mediation the next week. They are making fun of him. He will get nothing and no custody. Even his attorney says he's screwed. Why?
He has to call 911 for an allergy for his daughter. The cops show up for some reason and need to take his daughter because they suspect abuse. Of corpse they got a hold of the grandpa somehow and he shows up instantly. The dad is like "okay". What?
The cops don't come for an allergic reaction.
Everything was so heavy handed and not close to reality. Three stars is being generous, the monsters were cool though.
I personally didn't care for the plot, as it's nothing that hasn't been done before, but I appreciated the monster/ghost designs and how they evolved from the dad's artwork. With a better story that sort of thing could have a lot more potential. Otherwise there's nothing particularly remarkable about this movie.
I was pleasantly surprised by the look of these supernatural monsters. With a nice balance of practical and special effects, we're given nightmare inducing puppets coming to life, an uber creepy contortionist clown, played by Troy James. You may not know his name, but if you watch The Flash on CW, you'll better know him as Rag Doll or any horror movie with a contorting character it's probably Troy James behind the makeup (Jangly Man in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark or the Backwards Man in Black Box to name a few) and the main 'baddie' which was some sort of witchy looking grim reaper type creature, all felt and looked original in appearance and most scenes involving them were genuinely creepy. The actors were all fine in their roles and kept me engaged for the entire runtime.
That said, it's not a perfect horror movie as it suffers from a runtime that feels a tad too long. The first act could've used a bit of editing to tighten things up and get us to the supernatural stuff sooner. It's also predictable as hell. I guessed about ninety percent of what was going to happen and I was one hundred percent right. Still, Separation isn't bad. It's the kind of horror movie I would show to someone who doesn't like hardcore horror, but who scares easily (I already have a victim in mind LOL) and if you're a true horror fan, I still think it's worth a look.
That said, it's not a perfect horror movie as it suffers from a runtime that feels a tad too long. The first act could've used a bit of editing to tighten things up and get us to the supernatural stuff sooner. It's also predictable as hell. I guessed about ninety percent of what was going to happen and I was one hundred percent right. Still, Separation isn't bad. It's the kind of horror movie I would show to someone who doesn't like hardcore horror, but who scares easily (I already have a victim in mind LOL) and if you're a true horror fan, I still think it's worth a look.
I cannot believe how poorly written and directed this film is. The premise has so much potential but the story and film get so many details wrong by just being lazy. Separation is not worth going to the theatre to see; if you must watch it then wait to see it on cable or online.
Didnt hate it but didnt love it we wanted to get out of the house and not much is playing because Hollywood is so fricking greedy!! Had a few good moments and we liked that cast. Didnt really need Brian cox but I'm sure he needs a paycheck as well. I'd recommend waiting for Netflix or Amazon, hbo, whatever. Not worth going to the theater but it was nice to get out of the house and it was senior day so its 5 bucks.
Did you know
- TriviaRupert Friend (Jeff) and Simon Quarterman (Alan) have both played Prince Albert. Rupert Friend was in Young Victoria (2009) and Simon Quarterman was in Victoria and Albert (2001).
- GoofsAround midway through the movie, the dad changes the deadbolt lock for a key-based lock. Later, after the police arrive, the daughter ends up going upstairs, the door's lock reverts back to the original style lock. The key lock is never seen for the rest of the movie.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Scream VI (2023)
- SoundtracksI Love You to Death (Drive Safe)
Performed by The Juliana Theory
Written by Joshua Fiedler, Brett Detar, Chad Alan (as Chad Monticue), Joshua Kosker, & Josh 'Chip' Walters (as Joshua Walters)
(c) 2020 No You Don't, We Own Them (SESAC)
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- Oscura Separación
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- Gross US & Canada
- $4,509,143
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,800,162
- May 2, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $4,509,143
- Runtime
- 1h 47m(107 min)
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- 2.35 : 1
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