After.Life

Name: After.Life
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: April 9, 2010
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 36
Cast: Christina Ricci, Justin Long, Liam Neeson

2010

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews

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Anchor Bay Films | Release Date: April 9, 2010 | R

Starring: Christina Ricci, Justin Long, Liam Neeson

Summary: After a horrific car accident, Anna wakes up to find the local funeral director Eliot Deacon preparing her body for her funeral. Confused, terrified and feeling still very much alive, Anna doesn't believe she's dead, despite the funeral director's reassurances that she is merely in transition to the afterlife. Eliot convinces her he has theAfter a horrific car accident, Anna wakes up to find the local funeral director Eliot Deacon preparing her body for her funeral. Confused, terrified and feeling still very much alive, Anna doesn't believe she's dead, despite the funeral director's reassurances that she is merely in transition to the afterlife. Eliot convinces her he has the ability to communicate with the dead and is the only one who can help her. Trapped inside the funeral home, with nobody to turn to except Eliot, Anna is forced to face her deepest fears and accept her own death. But Anna's grief—stricken boyfriend Paul still can't shake the nagging suspicion that Eliot isn't what he appears to be. As the funeral nears, Paul gets closer to unlocking the disturbing truth, but it could be too late; Anna may have already begun to cross over the other side. With an unrelenting edge of menace, "After.Life" is a stylish psychological thriller which provocatively questions the line between life and death. (Anchor Bay Entertainment)… Expand

Director: Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 104 min

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James Berardinelli

The criss-crossing between drama, thriller, and horror is nothing if not arresting. It is also unsettling. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Neeson's performance is so eerie, in a buttoned-down sort of way. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

This is one case where there’s more life in the morgue than out. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

Requires Neeson to stare coldly and talk to corpses, but Ricci has the greater dramatic challenge: She has to operate, unfazed, in close-up nakedness much of the time. Read full review

Elizabeth Weitzman

The only thing worse than bad horror is pretentiously bad horror. From title to finish, After.Life takes itself far more seriously than you will. Read full review

Frank Scheck

One hates to say it, but after this and "Black Snake Moan," it might be time for the talented actress (Ricci) to keep her clothes on. Read full review

Betsy Sharkey

The afterlife is not, however, nearly as deadly or as ghastly as the movie itself, an undertaking so tortured that it digs a deeper grave with every passing scene. Read full review

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BomkaziS.

May 17, 2010

This movie is very interesting and it consist of different views and possibilities.

3 of 4 users found this helpful

triumph99

Aug 28, 2010

Fantastic! Unique. Chilling. And very different from the dross that's been vomited up in theaters this year. The director took risks making this movie and most of them come through (although a couple don't, but hey that's what taking risks is all about). What works? The overall sense ofFantastic! Unique. Chilling. And very different from the dross that's been vomited up in theaters this year. The director took risks making this movie and most of them come through (although a couple don't, but hey that's what taking risks is all about). What works? The overall sense of dread and incredibly creepy atmosphere. I was literally on the edge of my seat throughout. The acting was superb, in particular Liam Neeson was excellent as the unsettling funeral director. A perfectly restrained and chilling performance.… Expand

16 of 18 users found this helpful162

TNYA

Sep 1, 2010

Why do I get a feeling this film will become a cult classic? Maybe it's because of all the comments and intense discussions on boards like IMDB and others. Maybe because it's a film you either love or hate (and if you love it... you LOVE it!). Maybe because it's intelligent andWhy do I get a feeling this film will become a cult classic? Maybe it's because of all the comments and intense discussions on boards like IMDB and others. Maybe because it's a film you either love or hate (and if you love it... you LOVE it!). Maybe because it's intelligent and thought-provoking. And maybe it's like no movie you've ever seen before. There's a retro feel about the movie that reminds me of Dario Argento of the old Hammer horror movies -- focusing more on performance and atmosphere rather than slick narrative. Highly recommend it if you're looking for something different and something you'll think about and want to talk about for the next month!… Expand

16 of 18 users found this helpful162

tomk1

Aug 20, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not for those wanting cheap scary trills, a real original creepy thought provoking triller.
A great movie, it's a pitty the so called critics in the US were more scared of an actress showing bit of skin than her great performance or the story, I think this film will earn Cult status.

-Slight spoiler: Even at the end I couldn't tell if he had or thought he had the gift to talk with the dead or was in fact a serial killer, only going through the extras did I get the answer.… Expand

8 of 8 users found this helpful80

NJChris

Feb 26, 2011

It wasn't the very best movie I ever saw, but... Liam gives a chilling performance ( pun intended) Christina Ricci shows some serious acting skill, plus she's naked half the movie.

21 of 26 users found this helpful215

Meth-dude

Nov 27, 2016

The premise was interesting, the acting was good and the movie was entertaining for the most part. It might be a little too unbelievable at times, but it was still enjoyable.

0 of 16 users found this helpful016

Jerik02

Mar 10, 2013

This movie is schizophrenic in that it has no idea in what it is trying to accomplish. It tries to by mysterious, clever and though-provoking, but is really so contrived and awkward, that it is impossible to take seriously. Filled with plenty of plot holes, the plot is more like swiss cheeseThis movie is schizophrenic in that it has no idea in what it is trying to accomplish. It tries to by mysterious, clever and though-provoking, but is really so contrived and awkward, that it is impossible to take seriously. Filled with plenty of plot holes, the plot is more like swiss cheese than a flowing narrative. It will obviously appeal to people who are as "clever and sophisticated" as the director. I actually felt bad for the actors as this movie tarnishes their careers.… Expand

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