Onus

Name: Onus
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2016-12-26
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Robert Render, Vivian Jamison, Caroline Burns Cooke, Anthony Boyle, Kenny Thompson

2016·Movie

·1h 38min·

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Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

Tension10
Violence8
Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy6
Pathos4
Catharsis3

Humor

Serious throughout

Wit & Wordplay2
Absurdist Humor1
Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality7
Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Intrigue10
Narrative Structure8
Direction7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

Editing8
Sound Centrality8
Music Composition7

Energy

Very high

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

Onus is nerve-racking, violent, and thrilling.

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All energy traits

Tension10Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence8Physical conflict and intensity.
Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.

Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder0Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

World

Medium

Mystery and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around mystery and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.

Related traits

Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.

Crime5Heists, investigation, and underworld.

Craft

High

Standout storytelling

The storytelling stand out.

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All craft traits

Intrigue10Curiosity and investigative pull.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

High

Standout editing and sound design

Look and sound: the editing and sound design stand out.

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All style traits

Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.

Who it's for

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About

A teenager wakes up near a cliff, injured and unable to remember how he got there. He is chained to a man in a suit and there is a gun gaffer-taped to each of their hands. An unknown person soon sends them shocking instructions of what they must do next, as the horror of the situation unfolds with nail-biting consequences.

Psychological ThrillerHigh-Stakes SurvivalMoral DilemmaAmnesia PlotGripping MysteryIntense & BleakUnsettling AtmosphereConfined Space ThrillerUnknown Antagonist

Actors

Anthony Boyle

Keiran Flynn

Crew

Directed by:

George Clarke

Written by:

Robert Render, George Clarke

Produced by:

George Clarke

Composed by:

Kevin MacLeod, Jim McMorrow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Onus is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.