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Kruel

2015Movie1 h 44 min

43
WeakGoodWatch score
43
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A psychotic killer masquerades as an ice cream man to get closer to the objects of his affection.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

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Directed by
Robert Henderson
Produced by
Cristina Huang

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Facts

May 29, 2015 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 29, 2015
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Missing Child, Bittersweet Ending, Cellphones Are Useless +9

Q&A

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Questions about Kruel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Kruel worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 3.9).

Will Kruel scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Kruel?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Kruel use?

Missing ChildBittersweet EndingCellphones Are UselessMy Car Hates MeShower SceneBad Humor TruckCreepy DollYou Are Grounded!Rejected ApologyThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!JumpscareHostage Situationand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Missing Child, Bittersweet Ending, and Cellphones Are Useless.