"[Wes Craven's] 1981 opus Deadly Blessing, makes good use of the clichés that hadn't been so severely overused at the time of its release and he also includes a few authentic ingredients of his own, which mark an intriguing addition to the [slasher] formula... The experienced cast members do a good job here, especially Ernest Borgnine who is restrained when handling a potential ham-feast. Obviously someone saw enough in Sharon Stone's somewhat amateur portrayal, which would begin her on the road to mega stardom. It's worth noting that Lana is probably the most approachable and sympathetic character that she's ever played." - Luisito González, A SLASH Above