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The Taking of Deborah Logan

2014·Movie
1h 30min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Evil lives within you

What starts as a poignant medical documentary about Deborah Logan's descent into Alzheimer's disease and her daughter's struggles as caregiver degenerates into a maddening portrayal of dementia at its most frightening, as hair-raising events begin to plague the family and crew and an unspeakable malevolence threatens to tear the very fabric of sanity from them all.
Found Footage HorrorDementia as HorrorPsychological DeteriorationDemonic PossessionMystery & IntrigueFamily TraumaSlow Burn TensionGrotesque Imagery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Taking of Deborah Logan legally?

The Taking of Deborah Logan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Brew. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Taking of Deborah Logan worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Taking of Deborah Logan rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Taking of Deborah Logan?

1 h 30 min

The Taking of Deborah Logan runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Taking of Deborah Logan?

Critics92
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Taking of Deborah Logan higher (92) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Taking of Deborah Logan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Taking of Deborah Logan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Taking of Deborah Logan in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Taking of Deborah Logan use?

Animal MotifsButt-MonkeyMeaningful NameJump ScareSnakes Are SinisterMama BearBittersweet EndingMind over MatterNightmare Fuel Coloring BookBody HorrorArtistic License – LinguisticsAsshole Victimand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for The Taking of Deborah Logan, including Animal Motifs, Butt-Monkey, Meaningful Name.