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Of the Dead

1979·Movie
1h 45min·NR
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and terrifying

  • Violence10
  • Scare9
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue5
  • Narrative Structure4

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Fascinating, Shocking, Macabre...

An exploration of death through diverse funeral rites and other cultural responses to mortality across several countries, including South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Belgium, and the USA. The film observes practices ranging from elaborate public burials to the process of cremation, offering a look at how different societies confront death and the deceased, sometimes in graphic detail.
Shocking Death DocumentaryGraphic RealityExistential DreadCultural Anthropology of MortalitySensory OverloadGrim and UnflinchingMorbid CuriosityHighly DisturbingPhilosophical Meditation on Endings

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Is Of the Dead worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Of the Dead rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryNudity

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

How long is Of the Dead?

1 h 45 min

Of the Dead runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is Of the Dead in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Belgium, France.