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The Hallow

2015·Movie
1h 37min·NR
IMDb5.7Metacritic655.9Rotten Tomatoes69%43%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderSundance NowTubi TV

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The Hallow fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

The mind and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Nature has a dark side.

Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.
Irish Folk HorrorCreature FeatureIsolationDemonic HorrorRural SettingSupernatural ThreatFamily in PerilVisceral HorrorTension

Crew

Directed by:
Corin Hardy, Ivan McMahon, Angela Senior
Written by:
Tom de Ville, Corin Hardy, Corin Hardy
Produced by:
Will Clarke, Louise Kiely, John Jencks
Composed by:
Caoimhe Doyle, Melany Mitchell, Steve Fanagan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hallow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hallow legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderSundance NowTubi TV

The Hallow is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hallow worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hallow rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Hallow?

1 h 37 min

The Hallow runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hallow?

Critics67
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Hallow higher (67) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hallow in?

EnglishIrish

It was made in English, with some Irish. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hallow?

52ARATAUBEBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCRDE+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hallow in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hallow use?

Supernatural-Proof FatherJump ScareBait-and-SwitchSkeptic No LongerMama BearOur Fairies Are DifferentWeakened by the LightFestering FungusImprobable Infant SurvivalChangeling Tale"I Know You're in There Somewhere" FightThings That Go "Bump" in the Nightand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Hallow, including Supernatural-Proof Father, Jump Scare, Bait-and-Switch.