Amber Wallace, Ben Ziff, Jennifer Tilly

A college student uses her supernatural powers against a rival sorority house.

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Directed by: Stuart Gillard

Release Date: October 22, 2006

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  • June 24, 2007
    Very similar to "Carrie" but featuring far more beautiful actresses.
  • March 1, 2009
    I actually liked this film. Not the best in the world, but watchable.
  • October 5, 2009
    Stuart Gillard's The Initiation of Sarah is a made for TV film that is a remake of the 1978 movie with the same name. So it is a remake and it is made for TV. That doesn't sound like a great combination.

    Although it is made for TV, this film is put together fairly well

    ...( read more) and it is passable for a movie that has gone to the theater. With that said, the story isn't spectacular and it is pretty much what one would expect from a film like this. 2 sorority houses try to recruit a college student who appears to be "the chosen one." For the most part, the film goes back and forth as the two sides work on recruiting this student. It isn't funny, it isn't scary, and it isn't exciting. It is just OK at best.

    There are a few effects, which are quite good. There is room for more, especially when it involves women with supernatural powers. As for the violence, it is minimal and not bloody or gory at all. Remember, this is made for television.

    The actresses are pretty, but the acting isn't anything special. Both the lead, Mika Boorem, and Summer Glau are just average. Jennifer Tilly's role matches her nicely and that is probably why she turns out good. Joanna Garcia puts on a decent performance as well.

    The Initiation of Sarah does have a few positives, but this is probably still one to skip.

  • August 17, 2009
    seriously, it's not hard to make a better movie. it cannot be.
  • March 30, 2009
    I didnt even get a min into the movie it looks really lame.
  • March 28, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested
  • March 27, 2009
    it is a good movie!!!!!!
  • January 31, 2009
    I thought this was a really good movie and it was instering. The acting may not have been the best, but that just adds to it's charm. It's not scary, but very enjoyable.
  • January 4, 2009
    This looks like a LOL fest. If it ever appears on netflix watch instantly, or flixter watch now, I'll probably try it out.
  • October 25, 2008
    Another good witch vs. bad witch film, this time set in Sorority Row. A lot of the usual young witch things and a blood sacrifice that must be made. The ending indicates sequel or TV show to come. I don't think I'll be watching this again.

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