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Gothika (2003)

R11/21/2003Horror, Thriller, Mystery1h 38m
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Because someone is dead doesn't mean they're gone.

Overview

After a car crash, criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. She's been accused of murdering her husband Dr. Douglas Grey — but she has no memory of committing the crime. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her co-worker, Dr. Pete Graham, of her innocence, a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn, which further convinces everyone of her guilt.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Halle Berry

    Miranda Grey

  2. Cast 1

    Robert Downey Jr.

    Pete Graham

  3. Cast 1

    Charles S. Dutton

    Douglas Grey

  4. Cast 1

    John Carroll Lynch

    Sheriff Ryan

  5. Cast 1

    Bernard Hill

    Phil Parsons

  6. Cast 1

    Penélope Cruz

    Chloe Sava

  7. Cast 1

    Dorian Harewood

    Teddy Howard

  8. Cast 1

    Bronwen Mantel

    Irene

  9. Cast 1

    Kathleen Mackey

    Rachel Parsons

Not great, yet enjoyable. Halle Berry is the star of <em>'Gothika'</em>, but is also joined competently by Robert Downey Jr. and Penélope Cruz; though we don't see much of the latter, unfortunately. The execution of the premise comes out alright, though could've been better of course. There's also a tonne of screaming, most of it unnecessary. As for scares, I can't say it produces in that regard to be honest. It's mainly just the cast that stick out, but I still like the vibe of the film even if it never had me feeling tense or anything close. Thankfully they kept it relatively short ...