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A Warning to the Curious

1972·Movie
70
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, history, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.
British HorrorSupernatural GuardianAncient LegendSlow BurnAtmospheric MysteryArcheological DiscoveryEerie StalkerMelancholy TonePeriod Piece

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Warning to the Curious legally?

A Warning to the Curious is included with a subscription to AMC+ and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Warning to the Curious worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Warning to the Curious rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is A Warning to the Curious?

0 h 50 min

A Warning to the Curious runs 0 h 50 min.

What language is A Warning to the Curious in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Warning to the Curious?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Warning to the Curious in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.