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The Wailing

2024·Movie
1h 47min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , horror movie: , .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Andrea, in search of her biological family, feels stalked by an invisible threat. Other women before them have suffered the same fate. Twenty years earlier, on the other side of the world, Camille, fascinated by Marie, tries to warn her of a threat hanging over her.
Psychological ThrillerSupernatural MysteryNon-Linear StorytellingFamily SecretsHaunting AtmosphereInvisible ThreatIntriguing NarrativeSlow-Burn TensionExistential Dread

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Wailing legally?

The Wailing is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. 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 Wailing worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wailing rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Wailing?

1 h 47 min

The Wailing runs 1 h 47 min.

Will The Wailing make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is The Wailing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.

Can I half-watch The Wailing?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is The Wailing good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The Wailing scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times. It has some frightening moments.

Will I feel good after watching The Wailing?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak.

What language is The Wailing in?

SpanishFrenchEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some French, English. Produced in Argentina, France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Wailing?

41ADAGARATBBBEBOBRBSBZCACHCLCO+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wailing in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wailing use?

Wham ShotCruel Twist EndingTroubling Unchildlike BehaviorOur Angels Are DifferentEvil All AlongAs the Good Book Says...God Is GoodThe Hero DiesThe Bad Guy WinsRed Eyes, Take WarningThe Wise WomanNo Name Givenand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Wailing, including Wham Shot, Cruel Twist Ending, Troubling Unchildlike Behavior.