Review of The Abandoned (2006) by Thomas S — 15 Mar 2008

This was a great old fashioned horror film from Nacho Cerda. Great effects, great atmosphere, and an original plot makes this film set in Russia a worthy film indeed.

This review of The Abandoned (2006) was written by Thomas S on 15 Mar 2008.

The Abandoned has generally received mixed reviews.

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Genuinely keeps you intrigued while putting you in some awfully compromising situations…

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By Joel R (315) on 22 Sep 2012

Its not so bad as the reviews say. Its not the best film ever but I believe it has some interesting moments. Nice photography and descent editing…

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By Tawseef R (128) on 22 Feb 2012

I've had seen the poster, and I reli wanna see this! There's Russia, rite? lol…

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Marie (Anastasia Hille) motivated to check childhood property home back in Russia with dark revelations in regarding her birth parents…

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By Melanie-Ann D (45) on 28 Dec 2010

The abandoned works on so many levels. As a horror, it's suspenseful, spooky, eerie and creepy…

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By Noname (709) on 10 Aug 2014

Bad movie. Interesting premise, but the film itself is dull, incredibly boring, not very creepy/scary, and has mediocre performances and direction…

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By Bruce B (1,130) on 13 Aug 2011

Haunted houses, dark family secrets, strange sounds in the night... it is really scary at times. still, it somehow disappoints…

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By Selena C (8) on 09 Jul 2012

Ok are they not making scary movies scary anymore. Exactly what you think is gonna happen, happens. I didnt even jump once…

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By Jennifer L (740) on 10 Mar 2011

I've watched The Abandoned many times (I own the DVD) & it never fails to leave me jumping at shadows…

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