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The Telling

2009·Movie
1h 24min·R

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis3
  • Coming of Age3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

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About

Everyone's dying to be them.

In this horror anthology film, three girls pledge the most popular - and cruelest - sorority on campus. For their final task, they must tell the scariest story they know. Containing three distinct stories - one featuring a murderous doll, one a has-been actress and her run in with a film crew of the undead and, finally, a hunt-and-kill fright-fest.
Horror AnthologySorority InitiationSupernatural ThrillerJump ScaresViolent & GoryDark Urban LegendsCreepy DollsUndead EncountersFast-Paced Scares

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Telling legally?

The Telling is included with a subscription to Troma NOW and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Telling worth watching?

26
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 3.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Telling rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Telling?

1 h 24 min

The Telling runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is The Telling in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Telling?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Telling in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.