Michael Keaton’s Long-Forgotten Horror Movie That Flopped With Critics Is Finally Back on Streaming

Michael Keaton is a remarkably versatile actor known for his memorable performances in comedies, dramas, and action films. He’s also explored horror, first with Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, and more recently in a film from the 2000s that didn’t receive good reviews but is now available to stream on Prime Video.

Despite receiving very negative reviews – only 7% positive on Rotten Tomatoes – Michael Keaton’s White Noise was surprisingly successful at the box office when it came out in 2005, earning $91 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Over the past two decades, it’s gained a reputation as an underappreciated film. Now, fans can revisit White Noise as it’s become available on Prime Video starting April 1st. The movie follows Keaton’s character, an architect dealing with loss, who tries to connect with his deceased wife using EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), unintentionally attracting dangerous forces into his life.

Michael Keaton’s White Noise Continues To Defy Its Initial Critical Reception

When White Noise was released, critics were overwhelmingly negative. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times called it unsuitable for anyone with common sense, and Matthew Turner from ViewLondon strongly advised people to avoid it, stating that even static would be more enjoyable. The film, which received some of the lowest audience ratings of Keaton’s career, was criticized for relying on predictable jump scares instead of creating real suspense. Many found the plot confusing and the ending unsatisfying.

I’ve noticed how opinions on White Noise have completely flipped over time. It originally got terrible reviews, but now it’s become something of a cult classic! People are really starting to appreciate how genuinely creepy and unsettling it is, and how it gets at some really deep fears about death and wanting to connect with loved ones who are gone. Michael Keaton is fantastic in it, too – he plays a grieving husband so convincingly, which really grounds the supernatural stuff. It’s not the greatest horror movie ever made, and definitely not Keaton’s best work, but it’s a really enjoyable and flawed early 2000s thriller. It’s even had a bit of a comeback recently, actually hitting Netflix’s top 10 when it was available on the platform last year.

Michael Keaton’s Long-Forgotten Horror Movie That Flopped With Critics Is Finally Back on Streaming

Michael Keaton’s White Noise Continues To Defy Its Initial Critical Reception

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