There have been lots of films that were bashed by the critics upon release but were much better appreciated by the audience. Such a happening is a common sight in the horror genre and the movie we are introducing you to is one of them.
‘Gothika‘ is a supernatural psychological thriller film that stars Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry(X-men, John Wick 3). The film follows a psychiatrist(Berry) who finds herself imprisoned in the prison in which she works, accused of brutally murdering her own husband(Charles Dutton). As she tries to regain her memory, a vengeful spirit manipulates her and this forms the premise of the thriller.
‘Gothika’ is dark, depressing and a cheesy ghost mystery, but it’s so full of emotion and compassion and is certainly worth a watch. For fans of the horror mystery genre who are looking for a good weekend watch, this movie is something not to be missed.
The movie upon release was bashed left right and center and got a disappointing 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, that did not stop the audience from giving the film its due. While it is not without flaws, the film is certainly overlooked and underrated in the genre. Berry is at her best, hitting all the right notes with her committed performance. The 2003 film, in a piece of happy news to fans, is finally available for watch on Netflix.
The film besides Halle and Button also stars Robert Downey Jr., Penélope Cruz, John Carroll Lynch, and Bernard Hill, with Downey Jr. and Cruz being singled out for praise for their performances by the audience. Check out Binged for more recommendations on underrated films.