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- 1981
- R
- United Artists
- 1 h 40 m
- 1981
- R
- United Artists
- 1 h 40 m
Summary After her husband dies under mysterious circumstances, a widow becomes increasingly paranoid of the neighboring religious community that may have diabolical plans for her.
Directed By: Wes Craven
Written By: Glenn M. Benest, Matthew Barr, Wes Craven
- 1981
- R
- United Artists
- 1 h 40 m
- 1981
- R
- United Artists
- 1 h 40 m
Deadly Blessing
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6.7
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Summary After her husband dies under mysterious circumstances, a widow becomes increasingly paranoid of the neighboring religious community that may have diabolical plans for her.
Directed By: Wes Craven
Written By: Glenn M. Benest, Matthew Barr, Wes Craven
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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33% Positive
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67% Mixed
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
56
33% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
67% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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A better-than-average horror film, in large part because it isn't about terrified coeds being stalked by an ax wielding loon. Its story is more original than that -although where horror-movie ingenuity is concerned, it's only a thin line that separates the original from the bizarre.
More often than not, the movie only glancingly burrows beneath America’s attitudes toward rural evangelism that surfaced concurrently with the advent of the Moral Majority.
Deadly Blessing isn't a very good movie, but it holds out distinct promise that Craven will soon be in the front rank of horror film-makers.
Never makes a subatomic particle of melodramatic or psychological sense yet nevertheless provokes an overwhelming proportion of women spectators into screaming fits. [19 Aug 1981, p.C1]
Craven’s best work resolves the contradictions of his bloodlust and intellect—in that, Deadly Blessing isn’t one of his best.
Craven builds an interesting premise, but the ending is lame and unsatisfying. Outstanding cinematography and a good musical score enhance the film's mood greatly.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.7
43% Positive
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Awards
Razzie Awards
• 1 Nomination
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 1 Nomination
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
