Review of The Abandoned (2006) by Craig S — 26 Sep 2007

One of the worst movies I've seen ! Apauling script....

This review of The Abandoned (2006) was written by Craig S on 26 Sep 2007.

The Abandoned has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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

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By Dan D (1,306) on 03 Sep 2011

Not really sure whta to make of this film, IU think it had a good idea but kinda fell flat int he actual presentation of it…

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