The Hunchback

2016Movie30 min

60
DecentGoodWatch score
60
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A delirious sci-fi riff on the Arabian Nights' 'Tale of the Hunchback', that submerges us in a technological dystopia reigned by Dalaya.com, a mega-corporation that forces its employees to 'relax' at company-run medieval reenactments.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Music by
Pedro Melo

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Facts

April 27, 2016 · 30 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence

Released
April 27, 2016
Runtime
30 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
France, Portugal

Tropes

Frame-Up, Demoted to Extra, Kick the Dog +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Hunchback worth watching?"

Questions about The Hunchback

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Hunchback worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2).

Will The Hunchback make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and absurd humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Hunchback?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Hunchback use?

Frame-UpDemoted to ExtraKick the DogLustSpared by the AdaptationAdaptational HeroismSoapbox SadieSetting UpdateSpiteful SpitHope SpotComfort the DyingChronic Villainyand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Frame-Up, Demoted to Extra, and Kick the Dog.