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'Joshua' Does a Lot With a Little

There's a definite Bad Seed vibe going on in this sophisticated psychological thriller.

Maui Time | Cole Smithey | 07-18-2007 | Reviews

'Joshua': And You Thought Damien Was a Hellraisernew

What if Rosemary's baby had to compete for parental attention with the kid from The Omen? This thriller manages to build on this unoriginal premise with its smart drama of family discord and self-absorption, two things far more common in Manhattan apartments than Satan.

Willamette Week | Alistair Rockoff | 07-18-2007 | Reviews

Tags: George Ratliff, Joshua

The Hitchcockian Take on 'The Omen'new

Joshua illustrates that smart, willful, bloodthirsty children should be more terrifying than any monster -- too bad this flick falls short.

Orlando Weekly | Jason Ferguson | 07-17-2007 | Reviews

Tags: George Ratliff, Joshua

'Joshua': Parenthood as a Literal (Yet Funny) Horror Shownew

The baby's incessant crying, the mother's nervous collapse, the father's bewildered reaction, the boy mysteriously popping up behind them at night -- Joshua makes parenthood itself into a horror movie.

Seattle Weekly | Brian Miller | 07-16-2007 | Reviews

Tags: George Ratliff, Joshua