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The Mean One

2022·Movie
1h 33min·NR
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Metacritic293.3Rotten Tomatoes22%55%
IMDb4.0Metacritic293.3Rotten Tomatoes22%55%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Fantasy, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Slashing through the snow.

In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy witnesses the murder of her parents by a blood-thirsty green figure in a red Santa suit. Twenty years later, the Christmas-hating monster begins to terrorize the town once more. Cindy finds new purpose in stopping the creature and saving the holiday.
Horror ParodyChristmas SlasherPop Culture HomageGrotesque ViolenceDarkly HumorousCampyIntenseVisceral

Crew

Directed by:
Allyson Sereboff, Stephanie Bates, Steven LaMorte
Written by:
Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss, Flip Kobler
Produced by:
Amy Schumacher, Steven LaMorte, Gato Scatena
Composed by:
Christopher Sheffield, Jason Stare, Alexander Anikin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mean One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mean One legally?

PhiloKanopyPluto TVStarz

The Mean One is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mean One worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mean One rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Mean One?

1 h 33 min

The Mean One runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mean One?

Critics26
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate The Mean One higher (43) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Mean One a box office hit?

Budget$250,000
Box office$1 million

Yes. It cost about $250,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is The Mean One in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mean One?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mean One in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mean One use?

Adaptational AbominationShot Out The ClownsAmazonian BeautyHuman SacrificeAsshole VictimWriting Around TrademarksThe AlcoholicMythology GagGovernment ConspiracyTraining MontageOur Cryptids Are More MysteriousDark Parodyand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Mean One, including Adaptational Abomination, Shot Out The Clowns, Amazonian Beauty.