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Kruel

2015·Movie
1h 44min
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

A psychotic killer masquerades as an ice cream man to get closer to the objects of his affection.
Psychotic KillerIce Cream ManViolent SlasherMysteryTensionGrotesqueDark HumorPsychological Thriller

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Kruel legally?

Kruel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Chilling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Runtime. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kruel worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 3.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kruel rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kruel?

1 h 44 min

Kruel runs 1 h 44 min.

What language is Kruel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kruel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kruel in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Kruel, including Missing Child, Bittersweet Ending, Cellphones Are Useless.