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Full Circle

1978·Movie
1h 38min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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You scare easily

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About

She had no one to play with for thirty years.

After the death of her daughter, wealthy housewife Julia Lofting abruptly leaves her husband and moves into an old Victorian home in London to re-start her life. All seems well until she is haunted by the sadness of losing her own child and the ghosts of other children.
Psychological HorrorGhost StoryVictorian HomeGrief and LossHaunted HouseSupernaturalSlow BurnMelancholyBritish Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Full Circle legally?

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Is Full Circle worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Full Circle rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Full Circle?

1 h 38 min

Full Circle runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Full Circle based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Full Circle?

Critics57
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Full Circle much the same way.

What language is Full Circle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Full Circle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Full Circle in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Full Circle use?

Impromptu TracheotomyMarket-Based TitleScenery DissonanceGhostly ChillOutliving One's OffspringSpooky SéanceGrief-Induced SplitCreepy DollNew House, New ProblemsHaunted HeroineEnfant TerribleKarmic Deathand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Full Circle, including Impromptu Tracheotomy, Market-Based Title, Scenery Dissonance.