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The Piper

2023·Movie
1h 45min
IMDb5.2

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The Piper fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, fantasy, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

The last tune you'll ever hear.

Liz and her daughter Amy move to Hamelin where a dark secret in Liz's past is uncovered by the restless spirit of the Pied Piper, who seeks out those who have gotten away with a crime, and punishes them by taking away their children.
Psychological HorrorSupernatural ThrillerDark Fairy TaleRestless SpiritSmall Town MysteryGuilt and PunishmentFamily SecretsIntense Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Waller
Written by:
Anthony Waller, Duncan Kennedy
Produced by:
Jeremy Zimmermann, Anthony Waller, Gunita Groša
Composed by:
Tapio Liukkonen, Verners Biters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Piper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Piper legally?

PrimeThe RokuRakuten VikiFawesomeTubi TV

The Piper is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Piper worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Piper rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Piper?

1 h 45 min

The Piper runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is The Piper in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Latvia, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Piper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Piper in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Piper use?

Ambiguous GenderArtistic License – Ornithology"Eureka!" MomentFigure It Out YourselfGiant Wall of Watery DoomGood ParentsGrowling GutJump CutMime and Music-Only CartoonThe StingerA Lizard Named "Liz"What Measure Is a Non-Cute?and 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Piper, including Ambiguous Gender, Artistic License – Ornithology, "Eureka!" Moment.