Critic Reviews
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Apr 19, 2011
80
A highly satisfying low-budget horror-thriller from helmer/co-writer Jim Mickle.
Apr 19, 2011
80
It's thick with a distinct mood-the sadness and exhilaration of having nothing left to lose-and the characters, in their desperation and drive, feel real.
Apr 21, 2011
80
This unusually taut sophomore feature from Jim Mickle is more abnormal than most in that its creatures are capable not only of evolving but also of embracing religious fanaticism.
Apr 21, 2011
80
Horror fans will celebrate Stake Land, and future horror-film directors should go to school on it. The flame is still burning -- and it keeps the undead away, at least for a while.
Apr 27, 2011
75
Director Jim Mickle, who co-wrote the film with his star Nick Damici, has crafted a good-looking, well-played and atmospheric apocalyptic vision.
Jun 16, 2011
75
This doomed world may feel familiar, but Stake Land remains one of the genre's smartest entries in years.
Apr 19, 2011
70
A gritty, low-key hybrid of horror film and road movie that aptly demonstrates the stylistic flexibility of this undying genre.
Apr 28, 2011
70
Mickle's observation of a devastated working-class America is so sharp that the horror elements, though effectively handled, come to feel like an afterthought.
