Spike

2008·Movie
1h 20min
25
BadGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Spike fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Described as "Angela Carter rewriting La Belle et la Bête as an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer", the story follows, through a tapestry of dreamlike images, a girl (Sarah Livingston Evans) and her three friends—the characters' names are never revealed—as they find themselves stranded in a dark and surreal forest by someone—or something (Edward Gusts)—who has obsessively loved, watched, and waited for the girl ever since childhood.
Surreal HorrorFeminist RetellingGothic FairytaleDreamlike ImageryPsychological ThrillerIntense AtmosphereUnsettling & EerieBuffy the Vampire Slayer-esque

Crew

Directed by:
Composed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Spike

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spike legally?

Spike is included with a subscription to Screambox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spike worth watching?

25
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26/100 (IMDb 3.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spike rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Spike?

1 h 20 min

Spike runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is Spike in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Spike?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

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

What tropes does Spike use?

Misplaced WildlifeI Believe I Can FlyWeird CurrencyShout-OutWeaksauce WeaknessAttack of the 50-Foot Whatever

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Spike, including Misplaced Wildlife, I Believe I Can Fly, Weird Currency.

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