Chain Letter

2010·Movie
1h 36min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.1Metacritic306.3Rotten Tomatoes29%45%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuHooplaALLBLKPlex

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Chain Letter fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

If you don't forward it, you die.

Six friends receive a mysterious chain letter via text messaging and in their email accounts from a maniac who's hunting down teenagers who fail to forward his online chain letter. Who knew they should take the threats in the chain letter seriously? Or that chain letters using the teens' favorite technologies to track them can kill? This maniacal game pits friend against friend as they race to beat rules that seem impossible to escape. Break the chain, lose a life. Do you pass it on? Does friendship mean anything?
Slasher HorrorTeen HorrorSupernatural ThreatTechnological HorrorChain Letter CurseGore and SuspenseFast-PacedCynical Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Ryan Page, Stephanie Tull, Deon Taylor
Written by:
Michael J. Pagan, Diana Erwin
Produced by:
Corbin Bronson, Michael J. Pagan, Deon Taylor
Composed by:
Bobby Martinez, Bryan Arenas, Chad J. Hughes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Chain Letter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chain Letter legally?

PhiloThe RokuHooplaALLBLKPlexALLBLK Amazon channel Tubi TV

Chain Letter is included with a subscription to Philo and ALLBLK in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Chain Letter worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chain Letter rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Chain Letter?

1 h 36 min

Chain Letter runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chain Letter?

Critics30
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Chain Letter higher (50) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Chain Letter a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$143,000

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $143,000 worldwide, 3% of its budget.

What language is Chain Letter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Chain Letter?

121ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBMBO+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chain Letter in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chain Letter use?

Eye ScreamBlack Dude Dies FirstBlatant LiesSpace Whale AesopDowner EndingShower SceneBig "NO!"Alliterative NameEvil LudditeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Chain PainAccidental Murderand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Chain Letter, including Eye Scream, Black Dude Dies First, Blatant Lies.

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