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62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kim Morgan
    91
    It's creepy, but it's not horrifying. Still, the movie has its distorted, haunting moments that will stick with you, and it's stunning to look at.
  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Sean Axmaker
    83
    A mix of H.P. Lovecraft madness, David Cronenberg biological mutation and David Lynch small-town weirdness, it teasingly dangles explanations never delivered and escapes never sought, while diving into one of the most gonzo horrors to twist onto celluloid in years.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Ross Williams
    80
    Unfortunately, this horror gem won't even receive the same fate as a crappy "Children of the Corn" sequel, that of ending up on the back shelf of the local Blockbuster. This all but guarantees, that some kid won't accidentally come upon it and scare the crap out of himself. And that's just sad.
  4. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    70
    This deliriously unsettling film evokes H.P. Lovecraft's exquisitely creepy stories of encroaching madness -- not so much in story terms but in its perversely spooky ambience -- with a subtle dose of David Lynch's dark sense of humor.
  5. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Tobias
    70
    Higuchinsky turns the screen into another giant vortex, drawing the characters and the audience deeper into a dark, captivating spell.
  6. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Edward Crouse
    70
    With playful, compelling gore having slowed to a near trickle stateside, Uzumaki demands attention.
  7. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    60
    Perhaps the most gripping thing about the ultimately disappointing Japanese horror film Uzumaki is the patient way the picture develops mood.
  8. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: John Petrakis
    50
    Like many horror films, it loses steam as it gets more graphic.
  9. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Megan Lehmann
    38
    At some point, all this visual trickery stops being clever and devolves into flashy, vaguely silly overkill.
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6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. kammi666
    7
    Ah, Uzumaki how I love you.. This movie is by no means a serious movie, nor was it meant to be. but it is pretty and original and good for laughs. At points its creepy as all hell (the bug scene is insane), then it goes completely bonkers (girl with the AWESOME hair). But theres nothing better than a side of cheese with a good movie, so if your a fan of b movies and cheesey horror, its definately worth a watch.… Full Review »
  2. C
    5
    This really didn't capture the feel of the manga for me. I highly recommend any of Junji Ito's comics if you like Japanese horror. I get sort of sick thinking about his work, but I think that is the point. The film adaptations don't do that for me.… Full Review »
  3. KarlJ.
    4
    I didn't like it. Not scary, not good looking.
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