The Sand

2015·Movie
1h 24min
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes40%18%

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The Sand fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness3
  • Catharsis3
  • Coming of Age3

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure5
  • Intrigue5
  • Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchPure Escapism

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About

This beach is killer.

After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over students wakes up under the blazing sun to find their numbers somewhat depleted. An enormous alien creature has burrowed down deep and anyone foolish enough to make contact with the sand finds themselves at the mercy of a sea of flesh-eating tentacles. Will they ever be able to escape its carnivorous clutches?
Creature FeatureSurvival HorrorB-Movie CharmBeach Party Gone WrongCampy & FunPractical EffectsFast-Paced ThrillerContained SettingUnusual Threat

Crew

Directed by:
Isaac Gabaeff, Craig Holt, Samantha Davis
Written by:
Alex Greenfield, Ben Powell
Produced by:
Karina Walters, Isaac Gabaeff, Jacob Silver
Composed by:
Vincent Gillioz, Shmuel Johnson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Sand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Sand worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 3.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sand rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Sand?

1 h 24 min

The Sand runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sand?

Critics40
Audiences28

Not quite. Critics rate The Sand higher (40) than audiences (28). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Sand in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sand?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sand in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sand use?

Butt-MonkeyHypocritical HumorAsshole VictimNightmare FaceNoodle IncidentOnly Sane ManFingoreNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Desperate Object CatchNothing Is ScarierPolice Are UselessSkewed Prioritiesand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Sand, including Butt-Monkey, Hypocritical Humor, Asshole Victim.

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