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The Pact

2012·Movie
1h 29min·R

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Some doors should never be opened.

After their mother passes away, sisters Nicole and Annie reluctantly return to their childhood home to pay their last respects. While staying overnight in the house, the sisters sense a mysterious presence in their midst: noises startling them in the night, objects moving about, a fallen picture of an unknown woman posed next to their mother. Annie begins experiencing a series of intense and disturbing dreams - visions that lead her to uncover something terrible about her mother's past that is finally revealing itself.
Supernatural HorrorFamily SecretsPsychological ThrillerDemonic PresenceSlow-Burn MysteryHaunted HouseSisterhoodUnexplained PhenomenaDisturbing Visions

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Questions about The Pact

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Where can I stream The Pact legally?

The Pact is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Lifetime, and Tubi 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 Pact worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pact rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Pact?

1 h 29 min

The Pact runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pact?

Critics60
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see The Pact much the same way.

What language is The Pact in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pact?

28ATAUBRBYCACHCZDEDKESFIFRGBIE+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pact in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pact use?

Shared Unusual TraitBland-Name ProductWacky CravingsSecret SquatterGood All AlongTentative LightTorture CellarNothing Is ScarierSpooky PhotographsOtherworldly Communication FailureI See Dead People

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Pact, including Shared Unusual Trait, Bland-Name Product, Wacky Cravings.