Nails

Name: Nails
Genre: Horror
Released: 2017-06-16
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Shauna Macdonald, Ross Noble, Steve Wall, Charlotte Bradley, Leah McNamara

2017·Movie

·1h 25min·

4.7

–3.5

43%22%

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Nails fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Tension9
Scare8
Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy5
Pathos4
Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor3
Situational Comedy1
Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality5
Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Direction6
Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

Sound Centrality7
Cinematography6
Editing6

Energy

High

Nerve-racking and scary

Nails is nerve-racking and scary.

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All energy traits

Tension9Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.

Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Its world is built around everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.

Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Paralyzed after a terrible accident, Dana struggles to regain her life and family when she encounters a malevolent ghost in her hospital room.

Supernatural HorrorHospital HorrorParalyzed ProtagonistMalevolent GhostPsychological ThrillerIntense SuspenseClaustrophobicIsolation

Actors

Shauna Macdonald

Dana Milgrom

Ross Noble

Trevor Helms

Steve Wall

Steve Milgrom

Charlotte Bradley

Beth Leaming

Leah McNamara

Gemma Milgrom

Kreeta Taponen

Paramedic

Thomas Collins

Young Dr. Stengel

Crew

Directed by:

Dennis Bartok, John McDonnell, John Burns

Written by:

Tom Abrams, Dennis Bartok

Produced by:

Tom Abrams, Brendan McCarthy, John McDonnell

Composed by:

Aza Hand, Patrick Drummond, Katie O'Mahony

Sequels and Prequels

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