Review of Oculus (2014) by James C — 09 Aug 2014

Heightened suspense and Karen Gillan can't save this ambiguous film about evil mirror people.

This review of Oculus (2014) was written by James C on 09 Aug 2014.

Oculus has generally received mixed reviews.

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This movie actually screwed up my mental state. It is the most unsettling movie I have seen for a very long time…

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