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The Monster

2016·Movie
1h 31min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic695.8Rotten Tomatoes81%40%
IMDb5.4Metacritic695.8Rotten Tomatoes81%40%

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The Monster fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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Stranded on a desolate road at night, a troubled mother and her daughter are stalked by a terrifying woodland creature while confronting the trauma of their fractured relationship.
Creature HorrorMother-Daughter RelationshipPsychological ThrillerIsolationSurvivalDark AtmosphereIntense SuspenseMonster Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Bryan Bertino
Written by:
Bryan Bertino
Produced by:
Bryan Bertino, Richard Suckle, Ali Brown
Composed by:
tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Monster legally?

HBO MaxThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

The Monster is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 The Monster worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Monster rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Monster?

1 h 31 min

The Monster runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Monster?

Critics75
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate The Monster higher (75) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Monster a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$74,000

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $74,000 worldwide, 3% of its budget.

What language is The Monster in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Monster?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Monster in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Monster use?

Alcohol HicAmateur SleuthBerserk ButtonCamp StraightChekhov's GunCurtain CamouflageDiscreet Drink DisposalIdiot BallThe IgorSlasher SmileLove TriangleNames to Run Away from Really Fastand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for The Monster, including Alcohol Hic, Amateur Sleuth, Berserk Button.