The Borderlands

2014·Movie
1h 29min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Borderlands fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Wonder3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, fantasy, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Evil has a new form.

Vatican investigators are sent to the British West Country to investigate paranormal activity, and they find the events are more disturbing than they first imagined.
Found Footage HorrorReligious HorrorParanormal InvestigationBritish CountrysideSupernatural MysteryBleak AtmospherePsychological TensionSlow Burn

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Borderlands

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Where can I stream The Borderlands legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Borderlands worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Borderlands rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Borderlands?

1 h 29 min

The Borderlands runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Borderlands?

Critics83
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Borderlands higher (83) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Borderlands in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Borderlands?

9CADEGBGGIENLUSATCH

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Borderlands in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Borderlands use?

Bad People Abuse AnimalsForeshadowingReal After AllDeveloping Doomed CharactersThat's No MoonDriven to SuicideEaten AliveJerkassReligious HorrorEldritch AbominationDowner EndingShown Their Workand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Borderlands, including Bad People Abuse Animals, Foreshadowing, Real After All.

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