Review of Purgatory House (2003) by Jerry C — 19 Jul 2016

Wow! Cool idea well executed. Look out for this writer/actress and for director Cindy Baer. Gripping, honest. Definitely watch!

This review of Purgatory House (2003) was written by Jerry C on 19 Jul 2016.

Purgatory House has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Sarajane S (4) on 26 Jul 2007

Not as good as it should have been. The idea behind it was very good but most of the acting was plain out bad…

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By Brittany N (37) on 16 Apr 2009

This was a rly good movie it rly made u think and appreciate life it also made me cry that song in there Claire's Prayer is very sad and beautiful…

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By C B (138) on 13 Apr 2014

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By Professor W (19) on 29 Oct 2011

Summary: A film about a teen girl who commits suicide and ends up living in purgatory…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 13 Jul 2008

There's a clear lack of polish to Davis' script but when one realizes that the screenplay was penned by a 14-year-old gal...it adds a whole…

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By Stephanie P (394) on 05 Aug 2007

I thought the concept was interesting. even more since a 15 year old girl wrote and starred in it…

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By Dan M (2,128) on 08 Oct 2009

Not bad considering the budget. I enjoyed it…

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By Liz R (154) on 10 Sep 2007

Many people seem to find it distasteful but I found it amazing for a 14 year old girl to have done this, I think at that age alot of us have…

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By Scott Weinberg (1,998) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 28 Sep 2003

A fairly compelling movie, but when one realizes that the screenplay was penned by a 14-year-old gal...it adds a whole new perspective to all…

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By Cli O (622) on 30 Sep 2008

Amateurish, unedited, and low budget, but raw, authentic, and daring. Acting is occasionally painful. Musical choices are overly literal…

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