While Gothika may not have stood the test of time, or even present the most plausible horror narrative, it delivers an eerie watch that fans of the genre can enjoy.

| Feb 4, 2024

There's nothing particularly original, gory or scary about Gothika - a really weak "R" rating - but it's more or less competent.

| Original Score: 2.7/5 | Jan 3, 2020

The most interesting thing about this clunky, foolish horror flick -- in which everybody but the audience is constantly caught off-guard -- is Berry's scrappy wig.

| Dec 18, 2017

Berry struggles to retain some shards of dignity as she dutifully plods through the contrivances of Gothika.

| Jul 19, 2014

The same story was told much more skillfully-and with a lot more scares-three years back, when it was called What Lies Beneath.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Feb 9, 2014

Grisly, disturbing, extremely violent horror film.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 24, 2010

This shoddy B horror movie doesn't deserve a national theatrical run, much less the capable talent assigned to it.

Full Review | Original Score: D- | May 14, 2009

The burning question I'm still asking myself: What does Gothika mean? Now that I think of it: I could care less.

| Apr 29, 2009

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 7, 2008

| Original Score: 1/4 | Dec 27, 2007

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 1, 2006

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Jul 5, 2005

Succeeds in making every plot twist more unbelievable and irrational than the last.

| Original Score: D | May 3, 2005

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Apr 2, 2005

An ceaseless stream of Fake Scares, Dream Sequences, and Shrieking Halles.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Nov 28, 2004

Berry's grating screams might send you to looney land too.

Full Review | Original Score: C | Oct 23, 2004

Gothika est donc un autre film d'horreur qui semble sortir tout droit d'un programme crant des scnarios. Heureusement que l'on peut en rire.

Full Review | Original Score: D+ | Oct 12, 2004

... the 80-minute setup for the shock has nothing to do with engaging the deep-seated fears and emotions that really plague us all, at some level, every day.

Full Review | Original Score: 0.5/4 | Sep 20, 2004

A tense storyline and a well-realised performance from Berry make Gothika a nice addition, but there's nothing that stands-out to make it anything more.

Full Review | Original Score: 60/100 | Jul 20, 2004