Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- ominous
- paranoid
- intense
- late night horror
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a conventional and underdeveloped possession thriller with some entertainment value and solid performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dr. Ember uses a dangerous mind-entry procedure rather than relying solely on a conventional religious exorcism.
Ember's confrontation with Maggie is driven by the demon's role in the deaths of his wife and son.
The story follows Ember and his support team as they investigate possession and conduct specialized interventions.
A Vatican representative summons a scientist whose methods supplement an ineffective exorcism.
Films like Incarnate, and why
The Exorcist
shared demonic possession horror, exorcism framework, and psychological confrontation
The Conjuring
shared possession horror, haunted family dynamics, and supernatural dread
The Rite
shared occult thriller elements, a troubled investigator, and physically dangerous supernatural encounters
Movie Details
- Director
- Brad Peyton
- Release Date
- 2016-12-01
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (614)
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart
- Natalija Nogulich
- Keir O'Donnell
- Catalina Sandino Moreno
- Carice van Houten
- Matt Nable
- Mark Henry
- Breanne Hill
- Karolina Wydra
- Vera Miao
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Incarnate about?
- A grief-stricken scientist who can invade the minds of the possessed battles a demon inside a vulnerable New York boy.
- What is Incarnate like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Incarnate as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Incarnate violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Incarnate as moderate.
- What did critics think of Incarnate?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a conventional and underdeveloped possession thriller with some entertainment value and solid performances.
- Which films are like Incarnate?
- Films with a similar feel include The Exorcist, The Conjuring, and The Rite.
- How long is Incarnate?
- Incarnate runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Incarnate?
- In United States, Incarnate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
