Brad S. (Snibot) from DALLAS, TX Reviewed on 2/2/2010...
This is a nice return to the silver screen for Drew Barrymore. she gives us a solid performance, though some might mistake it for shallow, it is her character.
The story is quite interesting and fresh, I didn't feel like I was watching a recycled horror idea. One thing that was a little disappointing is the special effects at the end of the movie, they were a little hookie.
Otherwise nice soundtrack, interesting story, great acting, tense from credits to credits, well done.
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Movie Reviews
Very original, bloody and erotic.
12/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Leaving out the fact that I believe Drew Berrymore to be one of the most beutiful women to ever grace the screen, Doppelganger is a decent 3 star horror/suspence/thriller. Everything is very original here: a gooddy-two-shoes rich girl who has doppelganger (ghosttly twin)that is a murdering, sex craving demon. The acting is decent,(not too bad and not too good either), and there are some good special effects. The film seems to have some B-movie qualitys to it, which I like. Now for fans of Drew Berrymore and Horror this movie is a must. The two together make it great movie. ..."
One of Drew's best films!
Alice E. Ambrose | 10/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This film is totally under-rated. It is suspensful and keeps you guessing. If you like mystery this is pretty good and Drew did a good job on it. It's not her typical work, but she is such a good actress."
Not for budget snobs
Alice E. Ambrose | 03/18/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, it has a low budget. Yes, there are some loose spots in the plot. So do "Evil Dead" and "Suspiria" and any number of classic horror movies. Since when does having a low budget and cheesy effects mean that a movie is bad. In defense of the effects at the end, this was made back in 1993 and was made on a relatively low budget. All things considered, it's not that bad. As for the story, the whole "Breakfast at Tiffany's" with monsters and crazy people was one of the things I liked best about the movie. The overall effect is a little uneven, but I like a little lopsidedness in a horror film. It's those raw, uneven edges that attracted me to the genre in the first place. So, is this a perfect movie? No. But that's part of the appeal."
Good Enough to be Forgotten
M. R. Shortridge | Marietta, GA United States | 12/12/2007
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I enjoy movies with Drew Barrymore but this movie must have had the lowest budget ever! Through most of the movie, you are not sure of the outcome. Which makes a good suspense film, again, despite the budget. The ending, well, let's say they should have ended the movie earlier as the last scenes cause the film to go from good to horrible."
Made me a fan
R. Williams | Fl | 07/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As good as B movies get. Doppelganger (which Firefox cant spell)introduced me to Drew and etched her name on my brain for eternity. Its too bad people don't give B movies more credit for an actors success. Ever notice Jim Carey never mentions "Once Bitten"? Thats the movie that etched HIS name on my brain.
And hey, Doppelganger taught me a word I didn't know at the time. Thats Edu-Porn to you chloe."