Toolbox Murders

2004·Movie
1h 35min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes57%33%

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Toolbox Murders fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

If you lived here, you would be dead by now.

A historic Hollywood hotel houses a supernatural evil. It's been subdued for decades, but when renovations start, a series of murders take place.
Slasher HorrorApartment Block NightmareViolent DeathsDisturbing DiscoveriesHollywood SettingIntense ScareMystery and IntrigueGrotesque Imagery

Crew

Directed by:
Tobe Hooper, Dean Jones, Starr Jones
Written by:
Adam Gierasch, Jace Anderson
Produced by:
Adam Gierasch, Mark Sikes, Lewis Horwitz
Composed by:
Joseph Conlan

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Questions about Toolbox Murders

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Where can I stream Toolbox Murders legally?

PrimeCriterionAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

Toolbox Murders is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Toolbox Murders worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Toolbox Murders rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Toolbox Murders?

1 h 35 min

Toolbox Murders runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Toolbox Murders?

Critics57
Audiences43

Not quite. Critics rate Toolbox Murders higher (57) than audiences (43). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Toolbox Murders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Toolbox Murders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Toolbox Murders in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Toolbox Murders use?

Right Through the WallGirly RunAlien GeometriesEveryone Is a SuspectWhat Happened to the Mouse?Evil PhoneCassandra TruthFlashbackGirls Love Stuffed AnimalsOff-the-Shelf FXWrench WhackBlonde, Brunette, Redheadand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for Toolbox Murders, including Right Through the Wall, Girly Run, Alien Geometries.

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