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The Box

2007·Movie
1h 28min

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The Box fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

A woman dreams of her deceased mother telling her to travel to a house in Bangkok and pick up a chest. The owner of the house invites her to stay for the night and the secrets of the chest start to unravel. After giving away a crate which was the only memory of her mother, Jane has continuous and recurring nightmares which feature her parent asking her about the cash register. The girl finally manages to track down the trunk, bought by a rich gentleman who lives in a fairly isolated house in the suburbs. Initially kind, he later turns out to be a ferocious homicidal maniac who killed his wife and locked her in the chest. The lord will also imprison Jane, making her little more than a doll of flesh and blood, with the intention of marrying her, but...
Thai HorrorSupernatural ThrillerHomicidal ManiacPsychological HorrorImprisonmentRecurring NightmaresMystery and IntrigueGothic Horror

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Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Box

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Where can I stream The Box legally?

The Box 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 Plex, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Box worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Box rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Box?

1 h 28 min

The Box runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Box in?

Thai

It was made in Thai. Produced in Thailand.

In how many countries can I watch The Box?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Box in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Box use?

Schmuck BaitDisproportionate RetributionTwisted ChristmasHere We Go Again!"Friends" Rent ControlThrowing Off the DisabilityUnconfessed UnemploymentAliens Are BastardsAdaptation Title ChangeTwo-FacedKubrick StareGender Flipand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Box, including Schmuck Bait, Disproportionate Retribution, Twisted Christmas.