 Modern assessment
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, "The Sentinel" holds an approval rating of 47% based on 19 reviews, with a rating average of 5.9/10.Anthony Arrigo from Dread Central gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing, ""The Sentinel" might be devoid of any big, memorable showstopper moments but it maintains enough of a chilling atmosphere to keep fright fans engaged.