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Keith Phipps, AV Club: Is there anything scarier than a threatening text message? Sure: Werewolves, vampires, killer diseases, and comedies written by and starring Jenny McCarthy come immediately to mind. Read more
Ty Burr, Boston Globe: Give it points for trying something different -- and then take them back for botching the job. Read more
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: A clever teen thriller with intricate plotting, deft characterizations, sharp ensemble performances and a darkly ironic twist at the end. Read more
Scott Brown, Entertainment Weekly: Contains no actual wolves, but it does have some howlers. Read more
Tim Grierson, L.A. Weekly: After so many years of memorable horror villains, what's particularly terrifying about some dude with a neon-orange ski mask and a ratty camouflage jacket? Read more
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger: Cry_Wolf is not_scary. Read more
Robert Dominguez, New York Daily News: A cut above the rest. Read more
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle: Not only is it kind-of-sort-of-almost good, but it's also arguably the best horror movie in theaters right now -- thanks to a decent script with a couple of great twists. Read more