The film's a fun and humble horror offering set among the world of pretension and status.

Matt Fowler

IGN

While the art world caricatures are hardly fresh, there’s a lot about Velvet Buzzsaw that’s pretty savvy and even inspired.

Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

It’s a wildly inconsistent film, sometimes disappointingly clunky and as superficial as the world it’s mocking, but it’s also an ambitious piece of work with unforgettable imagery and an ace ensemble.

Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com