Despite the negative feedback on the film's quality, Abi Casson Thompson received some praise for her portrayal of the titular villain, with critics noting she managed to look "remarkably menacing" by crawling on all fours and wailing despite the limited effects budget. Community Perspectives
“This may actually be the worst horror I've seen... The acting is laughable it's almost embarrassing and as far as any scares or horror material, well, there's just nothing here to make mention of.” IMDb Invocando a Bloody Mary (2021)
“This move is VERY clearly a half star, but as a really bad funny movie to watch it's a 5 star. The pregnant woman in this movie very obviously has a pillow under her shirt and nothing more.” Letterboxd Despite the negative feedback on the film's quality,
: Many viewers noted that "nothing of importance happens" for the first 30 to 50 minutes of the film, which consists mostly of repetitive bickering between the characters. The pregnant woman in this movie very obviously
: While some felt the cast (including Sarah T. Cohen and Abi Casson Thompson) gave a "valiant effort" given the resources, the overall performances were described as "laughable" and "embarrassing". Performance Highlight