The Sentinel is bizarre 70's horror that is best described as a cross between Rosemary's Baby and The Amityville Horror. Although it is not nearly as good or essential as either, it is an interesting flick to say the least. Directed by Michael Winner,who did some great action movies and westerns and frequently collaborated with Charles Bronson is out of his element directing a horror movie and it shows. The Sentinel has a huge ensemble cast of great actors and stars, but the film has a hard time being cohesive and maintaining a consistent tone and narrative. There are some good performances here, but overall feels a little over the top and cheap when compared to top 70's Satan themed films like The Omen and The Exorcist. But this movie is wild and worth watching and referenced in the much better film, Tom Hanks starring horror/comedy classic The Burbs.
Review of The Sentinel
