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Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Scare6
- Adrenaline5
Heart
Wondrous
- Wonder7
- Melancholy5
- Pathos4
Humor
Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor
- Absurdist Humor9
- Dark Humor8
- Satire & Parody7
World
Fantasy, the mind, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- Novelty9
- World Immersion8
- Ambiguity8
Craft
Standout direction
- Direction8
- Acting7
- Dialogue Quality7
Style
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
- Visual Stylization8
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny9Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Wonder7Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
HighPlenty of absurdist humor and dark humor
Expect plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor9Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor8Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Satire & Parody7Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity9Oddball tone and quirks.
- Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
HighFantasy, the mind, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy, the mind, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity8Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Surrealism10Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Fantasy8Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.
All craft traits
- Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative7Time-shifts and structure play.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
- Meta Narrative3Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty9Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Homage & Reference5Allusions to other works.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
All style traits
- Visual Stylization8Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Psychedelic9Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
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About
Exterminate all rational thought.
Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging with Beat poet pals. After meeting the devilish Dr. Benway, Bill gets a drug made from a centipede. Upon indulging, he accidentally kills Joan, takes orders from his typewriter-turned-cockroach, ends up in a constantly mutating Mediterranean city and learns that his hip friends have published his work -- which he doesn't remember writing.
Surrealist nightmareDrug-induced paranoiaDystopian worldLiterary adaptationExperimental filmPsychological thrillerDark humorAvant-gardeUnconventional narrative
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Questions about Naked Lunch
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Naked Lunch worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Naked Lunch rated?
RDrug useDisturbing imagery
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and disturbing imagery.
How long is Naked Lunch?
1 h 55 min
Naked Lunch runs 1 h 55 min.
Is Naked Lunch based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a novel.
Do critics and audiences agree on Naked Lunch?
Critics70
Audiences69
Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Naked Lunch much the same way.
Was Naked Lunch a box office hit?
Budget$16 million
Box office$3 million
No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 17% of its budget.
What language is Naked Lunch in?
EnglishArabic
It was made in English, with some Arabic. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.
In how many countries can I watch Naked Lunch?
28
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What tropes does Naked Lunch use?
Addled AddictForeshadowingThe ShrinkCreator BreakdownNo Celebrities Were HarmedIncompatible OrientationLighter and SofterAdaptational SexualityOrganic TechnologyBig Creepy-CrawliesCreepy CockroachMind Screwand 50 more
TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Naked Lunch, including Addled Addict, Foreshadowing, The Shrink.