Audrey Rose (1977)

56% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
46% of users liked it
(7,182 ratings)

Audrey Rose is a "thinking man's" horror film, which in a way is unfortunate, since it tended to be ignored amidst the many spell-it-all-out scarefests of the late '70s. Marsha Mason and John Beck play Janice and Bill Templeton, a happily married couple, the parents of well-adjusted preteen Ivy… More Audrey Rose is a "thinking man's" horror film, which in a way is unfortunate, since it tended to be ignored amidst the many spell-it-all-out scarefests of the late '70s. Marsha Mason and John Beck play Janice and Bill Templeton, a happily married couple, the parents of well-adjusted preteen Ivy (Susan Swift). Their family security is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Elliot Hoover (Anthony Hopkins). At first mistaken for a potential child molester, Hoover explains that his obsessive interest in young Ivy is actually paternal. It is Hoover's contention that their daughter is the reincarnation of his own child, who died in a horrible accident. This information is dismissed out of hand-and then strange things begin happening. Directed by Robert Wise (who had previously helmed the psychological thriller The Haunting), Audrey Rose was adapted by co-producer Frank de Felitta from his own novel. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 52 min.
Directed By: Robert Wise
Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Apr 6, 1977 Wide
On DVD: Aug 28, 2001

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An old-fashioned thriller.
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
A possession thriller...that replaces Christian claptrap for Hindi hokum.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Fairly creepy "haunted kid" flick.
Shane Burridge, rec.arts.movies.reviews
Conveys a sense of despair I haven't discovered in most other horror films

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Lee ?

Interesting semi-horror film which see's a grieving father stalking an 11 year-old girl who he believes to be the reincarnation of his dead daughter. Has a few similarities with 'The Exorcist' but with a Hinduism theme rather than christian. Well acted and quite… More
Interesting semi-horror film which see's a grieving father stalking an 11 year-old girl who he believes to be the reincarnation of his dead daughter. Has a few similarities with 'The Exorcist' but with a Hinduism theme rather than christian. Well acted and quite thought-provoking. Worth a watch.
jay n

There is an lot of high quality talent both in front of and behind the camera for what is essentially an Exorcist wannabe. Not dreadful but very ordinary.
_kelly .

Anthony Hopkins is a convincing exorcist
Lady D

A great oldie! I don't know what it was about this film that I enjoyed so much, but I was hooked from start to finish. A really good performance from the actress playing the main character. It may be dated in looks, but the story is quite timeless. VERDICT: Would… More
A great oldie! I don't know what it was about this film that I enjoyed so much, but I was hooked from start to finish. A really good performance from the actress playing the main character. It may be dated in looks, but the story is quite timeless. VERDICT: Would definitely recommend it, maybe it will attract people who like the older style films