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Dead End

2003·Movie
1h 23min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, mystery, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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Read the signs.

On Christmas Eve, while driving to see his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.
Supernatural HorrorChristmas EveLost on a RoadFamily NightmarePsychological ThrillerUnexplained EventsBleak AtmosphereIntense Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dead End

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Where can I stream Dead End legally?

Dead End is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Dead End worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead End rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Dead End?

1 h 23 min

Dead End runs 1 h 23 min.

Was Dead End a box office hit?

Budget$900,000
Box office$898,994

No. It cost about $900,000 to make and earned $898,994 worldwide, 100% of its budget.

What language is Dead End in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dead End?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dead End in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.