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26 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Frank Scheck
    40
    This war-horror movie basically plays like "Blair Witch" in Afghanistan.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mark Olsen
    40
    The scenes of servicemen feel somehow false, a screenwriter's idea of military life rather than the real thing. Myrick does an admirable job of spinning tension from a group of guys mostly standing around, but too often the film's portentous tone seems more silly than suspenseful.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Alissa Simon
    30
    With a low-budget look, cliched dialogue, a stale plot and so-so acting, this supernatural thriller is unlikely to achieve the phenomenal success of its fabled predecessor.
  4. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    20
    It plays like a disastrous Sci-Fi Channel castoff, thanks in no small part to Myrick's odd decision to include incessant voice-over narration by Ball, which plays like a really terrible in-character DVD commentary track.
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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. codyshepherd
    7
    Sort of an odd movie, but two qualities made it stand out. One, it contained a pretty honest depiction of military operations, and two, it seems to function more as a "commentary" on U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, conceptually, than as an actual sci-fi thriller. Not really a scary or tense movie, but curiously watchable.… Full Review »
  2. Pahn
    9
    I was very surprised to see the critic score on this one. Maybe they're all hollywood snobs expecting perfect cinematography? Anyhow, I found this hidden gem late one night on one nof the movie channels and something about it captured my attention. It pulls you in with the mystery and the promise of more, which it delivers in time. It's a slow, gradual story that climaxes as the END, which to me is a good thing. And it's creepy, too....comes out of nowhere and intensifies. I found it to be a solid indie movie.… Full Review »
  3. KevinG.
    7
    Didn't know what to expect from this movie, but was pleasantly surprised. A good B movie.
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