Allan Dart of Fangoria called it "a mixed but overall positive" adaptation of Barker's story.[10] Scott Weinberg of Fearnet called it "a clever balancing act between basic scares, a creepy concept, and something a little more (dare I say) cerebral."[11] Paul McCannibal of Dread Central rated it 4/5 stars and called it "a well made adaptation of the short story" that "is well worth your time."[12] Dennis Harvey of Variety said that the film "intrigues, even if it doesn’t entirely satisfy".[13] Noel Murray of The A.V. Club called it "overwritten and more than a little pretentious".[14] Brett Cullum of DVD Verdict called it a good Barker adaptation that is "certainly worth checking out".[15] Ian Jane of DVD Talk rated it 3.5/5 stars and called it "a nasty, twisted little thriller that features some good performances and stand out set pieces that help you look past its low budget."[16]