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If you like horror, you will probably like this movie. I almost skipped it because the review site I looked at gave it a 4...its definitely better than that. Is it going to win an Oscar? No...But is it entertaining? Yes. The little girl did a great job, she has a bright future in acting. A couple of parts are kind of brutal, but hey, it is a horror movie. If in the mood for something different give it a chance, I was pleasantly surprised.

Being a fan of Anna Torv (Fringe) and not having seen her in anything for a while (also do enjoy a good horror type movie), I decided to give this a go. The acting is great, albeit a very minimal cast. The young girl (Stephanie) carried the film well, with most of the scenes being her on her own. This is a bit of a mix of a movie, with some horror and sci-fi elements, it did kind of remind me of a Fringe event. Not sure why there are some low ratings here, can only assume some people went into this expecting something else. This movie will keep you guessing as to what is going on and doesn't disappoint. So if you like a bit of a break from the norm, give this one a go.

First off, the little girl is absolutely incredible and believable in this. I was not aware a child could be such a great actor! Holy smokes! Torv (oh, how I miss Fringe) was great and so was Grillo. The movie starts off with some nerve wracking moments when Stephanie is alone and having to fend for herself. The pace picks up when Mom & Dad return home. Yes, I would have loved more backstory, but otherwise it kept my attention and I enjoyed the suspense. I would watch again.

I thought this was a great premise for a movie and it worked well because the acting and pace of the film was good. A good twist with a moral dilemma certainly kept it gripping all the way through. Definitely worth a viewing.

Not a lot of reviews for this movie and almost nothing else than bad ones. I thought it wasn't a bad movie. I saw way worse movies in that same genre. I didn't read anything about this movie before watching it so to me it was all a surprise. In the beginning you wonder what is happening and it's a good thing not to read anything about it, it would just spoil the story. It's not major horror but there are some suspense moments, or at least intriguing moments. The little girl Stephanie is played by the young Shree Crooks. She did a good job aspecially considering her age. There are only two other major characters and they were not bad either. Maybe a bit more explanation in the end, that would have been welcome, but rating this movie the lowest possible is just ridiculous. I was searching for entertainment and that was exactly what I got.

This one is a good movie! Of course we are talking about a horror movie...is not a masterpiece . But to be honest, the low ratings are not fair. Good acting, good story, suspense moments, twists and turns. I have seen very bad horror movies but this one is not one of them.

Not gonna lie the beginning almost put me to sleep but the ending clears everything up and makes it so that the beginning was almost necessary.

I don't wanna give any details about the movie because it appears that the least you know the better the experience but I'll say to hang in there during the slow burner beginning but pay attention, when it picks up it really does a good job of tying things together while leaving room for a sequel of sorts.

I don't remember if there were any jump scares in "Stephanie," because it had me always ready to jump, and that might be the best thing I could say about a horror movie these days.

This is the sort of horror movie that could only be made with excellence today. It's low budget, but looks great. It takes place primarily in one house, but doesn't become dull. Instead of special effects, It depends on atmosphere and its actors' performances. In the few places where there are special effects, they don't invite doubt.

I commend the actors, especially child actor Shree Crooks, who hits it out of the park. Was it possible before now to get child-actor performance this strong in a low budget horror movie? Crooks is in every scene and never slips.

My only caveat: the first part might not appeal to some viewers, but if they spend the time looking carefully, they'll see that things are even more amiss than they seem. And if they stay with it, they'll be happy anyway.

An excellent largely ignored film. They used to call these sleepers.

I've seen countless horror films so it can be hard to find one that is still unpredictable and scares. This one didn't disappoint as only a few of my predictions were accurate. I won't say anymore as I don't want to give anything away, other than the acting, especially from Shree Cook (Stephanie), is superb.

This film failed to deliver as a whole but there are aspects of this movie that showed great promise. The acting was above par along with cinematography and special effects but the storyline and sequences unfold so slow I mean the little girl is basically alone and talking to herself for the first half of the movie. We get a lot of character study but not much character building. It's not a scary film as hard as it tries everything just comes across as imaginary. Way to many scenes that weren't needed. I would have to say this film isn't something worth watching.. I give it a POOR MOVIE RATING.

I genuinely enjoyed this movie. It was a bit different than I expected -- the reviews I read described scenes that are no longer in the film. Apparently the movie initially cut back and forth between Stephanie at home alone, and what was happening in the outside world. Limiting the story to the house and to Stephanie is a definite improvement. Heck, just watching little Stephanie preparing her meals in the adult-supervision-definitely-required kitchen was terrifying.

At least one review on here mentions unresolved plot lines that were most definitely covered, so I wonder if even the reviews here are spanning different versions.

Personally, I thought it was an enjoyable movie. Sure, the story has been told before, but it's a good story, told well. I thought things began to drag a bit once Stephanie's parents arrived and tried to bring things back to normal, but not so much that I lost interest in what was happening. I was particularly impressed by the acting of her mother (Anna Torv). Frank Grillo as the father struck me as rather wooden and one-note in his role, especially when it was time for his character to show some genuine pain and sorrow. And Shree Crooks was incredible -- particularly given that a goodly portion of this film is a one-kid show... just her, the stuffed toy turtle Francis and... well... ugh. You'll have to watch it to find out who else (or what else) might be keeping sweet little Stephanie company.

Pretty solid all around until we get to the ending, which sacrifices the rest of the film for some cheap shocks.

This horror flick is extremely slow to develop but once the mystery of it all falls into place it will lead to a most gruesome and shocking finale that made it all worth while. Shree Crooks' performance as the young girl Stephanie was quite superb, in my opinion, with Frank Grillo and Anna Torv adding well to the mix as her parents.

My final words when the film had finished were, 'What the hell did I just watch?

Where do I even start with Stephanie? I've given some pretty moderate reviews in my time, and I always like to see the positives out of most films. However, it was really hard to pick out some worthwhile, or memorable moments in this film.

In the beginning, We have a few nervous and nail-biting moments involving Stephanie herself. Unfortunately, this is as tense and practical as the film gets. As it progresses, it seems to gradually lose its appeal, and it becomes both tedious and confusing.

We get some basic answers to keep us interested in the plot such as, what had happened to Stephanie's parents and brother. We can also see a newspaper clipping talking about an invasion. So we are left to think that something had caused her family to suddenly flee in haste when they decided to abandon their daughter.

We have so many more questions that we hope are answered at some point throughout the film, and this is where you can prepare to be disappointed as we are given absolutely nothing about what is transpiring.

The vague backstory on the situation leaves us a little perplexed, and the acting was pretty ordinary, to say the least. Frank Grillo as the father was cringy, and Anna Torv has the emotion of a potato. Shree Crooks was reasonable enough but she didn't have much to go against.

We do get these elementary twists during the film but it isn't captivating in the least, and they seem kind of dull.

Thankfully, It has a short run time as the story itself is pretty weak. The monster element was decent, but it doesn't have a lot of grounding to it. We are left in the dark for most of the film, and just so very little is answered.

The other problem is the ending. You are about Stephanie however, when a film has an ending that doesn't change the dynamics to give any hope, justice, or change. Then it comes across as very basic, cheap, and sometimes just meaningless.

This was a pretty horrendous film. There is nothing that I could recommend that stands out or has some deeper meaning. The few moments you feel sympathetic are fleeting, and that's as much emotion as you are willing to give to this story. As for me, Francis the turtle was the most likable, and engaging character.

4/10.

I cant believe how much this movie has flown under the radar! Is it going to win awards..no. But it has an originality about it that deserves a lot more credit and attention than it is currently recieving. It didn't feel the need to make every scene feel like a set up to an adrenaline rush,and yet you constantly find yourself on the edge of your seat. In a tiny cast Frank Grillo is his usual dependable self. But the credit in carrying this title has to go to the little girl Shree Crooks! This girl displays some acting prowess that leading ladies twice her age would be proud off. I dont want to say too much so as to give plot twists away,but her understated acting is masterfull! Do yourself a favour and check this out next time youve got a spare hour or two. And without a doubt we will be seeing more of Shree in the years to come.

Expected way less than what was delivered. Great build up and suspense. One of the better horror movies Ive watched lately.

If the creators of this movie put more of a backstory in this movie, it would of been better! The film left the viewer with unanswered questions at the end.

Stephanie has an unusual narrative structure which kept me guessing till quite a ways in. The performances are good, especially on the part of the young lady who plays the title character. Above-average paranormal Thriller.

Slow start that builds later. A bit predictable but definitely worth the watch. Sort of reminds me a bit of an older type films with children with evil powers or possessed which I used to enjoy.