The Sugar Experiment

2023·Movie
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Sugar Experiment fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Scare3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

About Vipeholmsanstalten in Lund, Sweden, and the experiments that during the 40s and 50s were carried out on mentally and physically handicapped patients, to investigate the effect of sugar on the teeth, this at a time when tooth decay was a major problem in dental health in Sweden. By force-feeding the patients at Vipeholm a kind of extra-sweet caramel in large quantities, the experiments revolutionized research, while the defenseless patients had to take the hit for it.
True Crime DocumentaryEthical HorrorInstitutional AbuseSwedish HistoryPsychological TraumaSocietal CritiqueMelancholic ToneEducational DramaBleak RealismMoral Ambiguity

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Sugar Experiment worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sugar Experiment rated?

Disturbing imageryViolence

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.

Is The Sugar Experiment based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Sugar Experiment in?

Swedish

It was made in Swedish. Produced in Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Sugar Experiment?

4DKFINOSE

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