The Dead Room

2015·Movie
1h 20min·R

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The Dead Room fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

There is an intruder. It's you.

When a terrified family flees a desolate southern New Zealand farmhouse, two cynical scientists and a young psychic are sent to investigate their claims of a haunting. There they encounter a powerful spirit that will protect the house's secrets at all costs.
Supernatural HorrorHaunted HousePsychic InvestigationPowerful SpiritMystery and IntrigueIsolation and FearNew Zealand SettingAtmospheric Tension

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Dead Room

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Where can I stream The Dead Room legally?

The Dead Room is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dead Room worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dead Room rated?

RDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Dead Room?

1 h 20 min

The Dead Room runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dead Room?

Critics30
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Dead Room higher (48) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Dead Room in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand.

In how many countries can I watch The Dead Room?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dead Room in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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