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Rigor Mortis

2013·Movie
1h 45min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Terrifying and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare10
  • Tension9
  • Violence8

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The Dead Will Rise.

When a former actor moves into an apartment building with the intention of commiting suicide, he is saved by a Taoist priest who used to specialize in hunting Chinese hopping vampires: or Jiāngshī. Elsewhere in the building, a woman turns to a specialist in black magic to bring her husband back to life.
Hong Kong HorrorVampire MythologyApartment SettingTaoist PriestBlack MagicSuicidal ProtagonistVisceral EffectsPsychological ElementsUrban Fantasy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Rigor Mortis legally?

Rigor Mortis is included with a subscription to Hi-YAH and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. 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 Rigor Mortis worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rigor Mortis rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How long is Rigor Mortis?

1 h 45 min

Rigor Mortis runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rigor Mortis?

Critics59
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Rigor Mortis higher (67) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Rigor Mortis in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Rigor Mortis?

15ATAUCACHDEFRGBIEINITKRMXSMUS+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rigor Mortis in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rigor Mortis use?

Hope SpotDying DreamRunning on All FoursAlbinos Are FreaksAdam WestingDarker and EdgierAn Arm and a LegDriven to SuicideRetired BadassGenre ShiftMundane UtilitySealed Evil in a Canand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Rigor Mortis, including Hope Spot, Dying Dream, Running on All Fours.