Incarnate
Incarnate

Incarnate

2016Movie87 minEnglish

An exorcist comes up against an evil from his past when he uses his skills to enter the mind of a nine year old boy.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users43%
Director: Brad PeytonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A scientist who possesses the ability to enter people's subconscious minds is called upon to help a possessed young boy. He must confront his own demons and the terrifying entity within the boy's mind to save him from a hellish fate.

Critical Reception

Incarnate received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on jump scares. Audiences also found the film to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the possession subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • While the premise offers a unique angle on the possession genre, the execution is largely uninspired.
  • The film struggles with a slow pace and predictable scares, failing to deliver genuine thrills.
  • Despite a solid lead performance, the supporting cast and underdeveloped mythology detract from the overall experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and reliance on common horror tropes. Many felt the premise was promising but the execution fell short, leading to a forgettable viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Six Demon Bag,' and it underwent several title changes and rewrites before its release as 'Incarnate'.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A film good enough to watch once or twice, but not more.** The universe of horror films about demons, and demonic possession, now seems to be a little overloaded, and the lack of capacity for creative ideas, or those that justify yet a...
Reno

Reno

**Almost like any other horror film, but enjoyable.** From the director of 'San Andreas'. The film released after a couple of years delay. I don't know what's the reason, but surprisingly it was a much better film than I expected. It had...