I read the book (admittedly, way earlier this year or late last). This film is such a mixed bag. Sandra Bullock is such too old for the Malorie role, much too old. This was particularly apparent when she was crying or was frustrated. In the initial obstetric appointment scenes, they dressed her in that ridiculous nineties coat and silk pajamas (because what else would you wear to the doctors') it was ridiculous. Agree with those who said we needed more of Malorie's sister, and of Gary. Those 15 minutes of evil were the only thing that kept me interested. Though they left out the scariest/most nauseating part of the book.
Also Olympia was the nicer of the two aunts from The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, which plucked me right out of the story.
Can anyone explain to me, both in the film and the novel, how some can see the thing/shadows/apparition and not die? The ones who are touting it as beautiful, and a great world cleanse? How do they not die? It makes no sense.
I gave the novel three stars. Mostly for that terrifying Gary scene. And I've read other Malerman novels that leave a fairly average impression.
