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Images

1972·Movie
1h 41min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou're watching with family

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About

A motion picture of the extra senses.

While holidaying in Ireland, a pregnant children's author finds her mental state becoming increasingly unstable, resulting in paranoia, hallucinations, and visions of a doppelgänger.
Psychological HorrorDoppelgänger NightmareFeminist AllegoryVisually DisturbingClaustrophobic AtmosphereMental BreakdownArt-House CinemaSymbolic SurrealismIntense PerformanceTrauma Response

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Images

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Images legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Images worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Images rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Images?

1 h 41 min

Images runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Images?

Critics71
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Images much the same way.

What language is Images in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Images?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Images in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Images use?

In Case You Forgot Who Wrote ItSplit PersonalityFauxlosophic NarrationMind ScrewMotifsSpiritual SuccessorDowner EndingLoss of IdentityWham LineAmbiguous EndingIn the Style ofMatch Cutand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Images, including In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It, Split Personality, Fauxlosophic Narration.