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Shut In

2016Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

DramaThriller
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic254.1Rotten Tomatoes5%23%

A scary, intriguing drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for background watch · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Some fears can't be shut out.

A widowed child psychologist lives in an isolated existence in rural New England. When caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Isolated Setting
  • Winter Storm
  • Child in Danger
  • Claustrophobic
  • Suspenseful
  • Gothic Horror
  • Slow Burn
  • Paranormal Elements

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Farren Blackburn
Written by
Christina Hodson
Produced by
Sylvain Proulx, Claude Léger
Music by
Nathaniel Méchaly

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Facts

November 11, 2016 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
November 11, 2016
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, France, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Jump Scare, Product Placement +9

  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Jump Scare
  • Product Placement
  • All Just a Dream
  • The Reveal
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Death Glare
  • Slipping a Mickey
  • Teens Are Monsters
  • Downer Beginning
  • Trailers Always Lie
  • Disappeared Dad

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shut In?"

Questions about Shut In

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shut In?

The RokuCinemax

In the United States, Shut In streams on Cinemax, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Shut In worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 5%, and Metacritic 25). Audiences rate it higher (37 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is Shut In okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Shut In?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Shut In scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

What tropes does Shut In use?

Bittersweet EndingJump ScareProduct PlacementAll Just a DreamThe RevealGreen-Eyed MonsterDeath GlareSlipping a MickeyTeens Are MonstersDowner BeginningTrailers Always LieDisappeared Dadand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Jump Scare, and Product Placement.