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The Invisible Guardian

2017·Movie
2h 9min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

When the naked body of a teenage girl is found on the banks of the River Baztán, it is quickly linked to a similar murder one month before. Soon, rumours are flying in the nearby village of Elizondo. Is this the work of a ritualistic killer or is it the basajaun, the ‘invisible guardian’ of Basque mythology? Inspector Amaia Salazar leads the investigation, taking her back to the heart of the Basque country where she was born, and where she hoped never to return. Shrouded in mist and surrounded by impenetrable forests, it is a place of unresolved conflicts and a terrible secret from Amaia’s childhood that will come back to haunt her. Faced with the superstitions of the village, Amaia must fight the demons of her past to confront the reality of a serial killer on the loose. But as she is drawn deeper into the investigation, she feels the presence of something darker lurking in the shadows…
Basque CountrySerial KillerMythological ElementsPsychological ThrillerDetective InvestigationFamily SecretsAtmospheric CinematographyDark MysteryFolklore & Superstition

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Where can I stream The Invisible Guardian legally?

The Invisible Guardian is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Invisible Guardian worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Invisible Guardian rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Invisible Guardian?

2 h 9 min

The Invisible Guardian runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Invisible Guardian?

Critics20
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Invisible Guardian higher (59) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Invisible Guardian in?

SpanishBasqueEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some Basque, English. Produced in Germany, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Invisible Guardian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Invisible Guardian in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.