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Amusement

2008Movie1 h 25 minR

HorrorMystery
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–26%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–26%

Summary

While being interrogated by a police psychiatrist, the near-catatonic Tabitha tries to explain why she and two of her childhood friends are being hunted by a serial killer. The truth that's dying to come out weaves together three tragic secrets from their past. Two of the girls' boyfriends become unwitting targets in their deadly game.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
John Simpson
Written by
Jake Wade Wall
Produced by
Mike Macari, Neal Edelstein
Music by
Marco Beltrami

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Facts

October 9, 2008 · 1 h 25 min · R

Released
October 9, 2008
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$170,255
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Hoist by His Own Petard, Cruel and Unusual Death +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Amusement?"

Questions about Amusement

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amusement?

Howdy

In the United States, Amusement streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Amusement worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.9).

Will Amusement scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Amusement?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Amusement use?

Bittersweet EndingHoist by His Own PetardCruel and Unusual DeathFinal GirlAscended MemeThe Walls Are Closing InMissing Steps PlanOnce Is Not EnoughViewers Are MoronsCreepy ChildOminous Music Box TuneIdiot Balland 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Hoist by His Own Petard, and Cruel and Unusual Death.