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4.7 out of 10

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  1. GlenM.
    Dec 25, 2002
    4
    In light of glowing reviews I was looking forward to seeing this, but found it to be confused and pointless. When it gels the tension builds admirably, only to diffuse prematurely. It seems to confuse ambiguity with cleverness, and ultimately fails. Disappointing.
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  2. Jack
    Dec 30, 2003
    10
    Almost perfect little spook movie. Refreshing and fun, despite the odd ending.
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  3. AdamB.
    Oct 25, 2003
    7
    Almost something special. Evokes much of the tension of the Blair Witch, and the low budget special effects actually fit given the suggestions that the monster may be all in the little boy's head. Wonderful cinematography, though sometimes the rapid-fire still photographs feels forced and detracts from the tension. The repetition of a speech about the wendigo made by a mysterious Native American gets a bit annoying the third time around. Worst of all, the ending was very rushed, and although you can see what the filmmaker was trying to do, he didn't quite get it right. However, the creepiness of the setting, the slightly bizarre relationships established between the mom, dad, and son, and credibility of the tension built through much of the movie make it worth watching.… Expand
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  4. R.Marzolph
    Jul 13, 2003
    0
    This sad attempt at a horror film is one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life! It has a rediculous uneven plot. Terrible cinematography, non-existant special effects and the least frightening movie monster ever. By the end of the film me and everyone else in the room was laughing uncontrollably at the rediculous climax and resolution to this complete and utter failure of a movie.… Expand
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  5. RussH.
    May 22, 2002
    10
    The movie was a multi-layered view of the new American Civil War. That is to say the battle between urban and rural world views overlaid by the deep Native American magical thinking. The only thing the film lacked was budget, but it was definitely a triumph over the Disney McWorld films we normally are compelled to see.
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  6. VinceM.
    Aug 13, 2003
    0
    Only Mystery Science Theater 3000 would give this movie the treatment it deserves. I could almost forgive the hokey deer-suit as an inevitable consequence of a low budget production. In the Making Of special feature on the DVD, the design and engineering crew who made the wendigo costume showed real ingenuity and artfulness. The real downfall of the movie had to be, in rough order: 1 The confused script, alternately preachy, condescending, and inarticulate on the supposedly central matter of myth, nature and spirituality; 2 The characterizations, stereotyped beyond parody (whiney, "intellectual" city dwellers versus Deliverance-style locals). Almost immediately, right from the first scene, I wanted the family to die they were so annoying. The locals looked like they had walked straight out of "Redneck Rampage." 3. The wendigo is a ravenous, all-consuming monster. A deer eats twigs and leaves. Anyone who's seen Godzilla versus Bambi should have that much figured out. My favorite part of the movie had to be the beautiful scenery. I like the wintry bare hillsides, trees and stony streams. Luckily, the cinematographer was able to get a lot of nice footage of the Catskills in winter, which the producers of the movie stuffed into the gaps where the plot failed to hold much interest. … Expand
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Metascore
63 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kenneth Turan
    80
    Though Wendigo has weak spots, including an ending that is not as satisfying as it might be, the film remains memorable despite its flaws. This is a properly spooky film about the power of spirits to influence us whether we believe in them or not.
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  2. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    40
    The problem with Wendigo, for all its effective moments, isn't really one of resources. At its heart, the story seems confused, as though the director has given it one too many twists.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Megan Lehmann
    25
    It all falls apart when the Wendigo unleashes its fury - no doubt upset at being neutered to look about as frightening as Bambi.
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