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The Bed
1982·Movie
·29min·
The Bed fingerprint
High energy, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Scary and tense
- Scare8
- Tension7
- Violence6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos6
- Melancholy6
- Catharsis5
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor5
- Absurdist Humor3
- Wit & Wordplay2
World
The mind and mystery
- Ambiguity7
- Novelty7
- World Immersion6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Sound Centrality7
All energy traits
- Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny9Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Absurdist Humor3Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumThe mind and mystery
Its world is built around the mind and mystery. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality4Stories driven by conversation.
Related traits
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Surrealism7Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Contemporary Realism5Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality4Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
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About
The Bed opens with Jamie, a young man, looking round an old, deserted country house. Through flashback we see Jamie as a boy, scared out of his wits when his older sister and her boyfriend, left alone in the house to babysit Jamie for the evening, play cruel tricks on him. His sister makes believe she’s been sucked under Jamie's bed by a monster and her boyfriend pretends he’s been stabbed. Jamie has his revenge at the end when the couple, laughing at scaring Jamie half to death and frolicking on The Bed, are suffocated by its sheets and consumed by it. We come back to present day; Jamie looks at the empty room where the bed once stood then is called by someone outside: an ambulance driver beckons him down in a friendly voice. We assume it’s Jamie's day out from the mental asylum. The final shot is of the lighter part of flooring where the bed once stood disappearing once Jamie has left the room.
Psychological HorrorSupernaturalRevengeGothicMemoryFlashbackBleakUncanny
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What is The Bed rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How long is The Bed?
0 h 29 min
The Bed runs 0 h 29 min.
What language is The Bed in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.