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The Absent

2011Movie

HorrorThriller
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Rotten Tomatoes–25%
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Rotten Tomatoes–25%

Summary

The town of Liberty has many secrets but the darkest is hidden between twin brothers. Vincent and Oscar Burton are only 10 years old when Oscar finds out his parents are trying to kill him for insurance money. Oscar takes it in to his own hands to protect himself and his twin.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Sage Bannick
Written by
Damon Abdallah, Sage Bannick
Produced by
Chris Sivertson, Sage Bannick, Lorna Paul

Everyone

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Facts

January 7, 2011 · Violence, Disturbing Imagery · Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Released
January 7, 2011
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Absent?"

Questions about The Absent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Absent worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 3.3).

Will The Absent scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching The Absent?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.