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Deadly Blessing

1981·Movie
1h 44min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic566.1Rotten Tomatoes44%28%

Where to watch

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Deadly Blessing fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Family Dynamics4
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Faith and meaning and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Pray you're not blessed.

When a former member of a religious cult dies in a mysterious accident, Martha, who now lives alone and close to the cult's church, begins to fear for her life and the lives of her visiting friends.
Religious HorrorRural SettingCult DynamicsPsychological SuspenseMysterySupernatural ElementsSlasher Influences1980s Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Wes Craven, Martin Kitrosser, Jerram A. Swartz
Written by:
Wes Craven, Glenn M. Benest, Glenn M. Benest
Produced by:
Micheline H. Keller, Shari Rhodes, Max A. Keller
Composed by:
James Horner, Charles Grenzbach, Kenneth Karman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Deadly Blessing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deadly Blessing legally?

HooplaPlexMovieSphere+Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Deadly Blessing worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadly Blessing rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Deadly Blessing?

1 h 44 min

Deadly Blessing runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deadly Blessing?

Critics50
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see Deadly Blessing much the same way.

What language is Deadly Blessing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deadly Blessing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadly Blessing in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deadly Blessing use?

Animal AssassinCaptain ErsatzGrave RobbingMurder the HypotenuseNightmare SequenceRed HerringThe RevealSadly MythtakenToo Dumb to LiveScary ScarecrowsTwist Ending

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Deadly Blessing, including Animal Assassin, Captain Ersatz, Grave Robbing.