Torn about this movie

Rating: 7/10 (13 November 2013)

I think the film is probably about a "B" for me. I think some of the scary scenes are effective for sure but there where some things that really bugged me. For example, I know this is based on a 'true story' but I don't really get the purpose of Patrick Wilson's character. He doesn't seem to add much value as a character and every time Patrick Wilson talks, I almost wanted to laugh. It kind of 'subdued' the horror. The same can be said for some of the makeup. For example, the police officer in the scenes at the end looks like a bad "Will-Farrell-Anchorman Porn Star" - it was annoying.
Vera is pretty good. Ron Livingston is the same in everything he does so I didn't see a lot there. Lili? is pretty good as the possessed mama. All the kids are good....would have liked to have seen more of them.