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The Field Guide to Evil

2019·Movie
1h 57min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Fantasy, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You scare easily

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About

A global anthology into dark folklore

A feature-length anthology film. They are known as myths, lore, and folktales. Created to give logic to mankind’s darkest fears, these stories laid the foundation for what we now know as the horror genre.
Anthology HorrorDark Fantasy FolkloreMyths and LegendsInternational PerspectivesSupernatural TalesEpisodic StructureDiverse FilmmakersCreepy and Atmospheric

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Field Guide to Evil legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Field Guide to Evil worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Field Guide to Evil rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Field Guide to Evil?

1 h 57 min

The Field Guide to Evil runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Field Guide to Evil?

Critics78
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate The Field Guide to Evil higher (78) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Field Guide to Evil in?

EnglishHungarianHindiTurkishGermanPolishGreek

It was made in English, with some Hungarian, Hindi, Turkish, German, Polish, Greek. Produced in Austria, Greece, Hungary, India, New Zealand, Poland, Türkiye, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Field Guide to Evil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Field Guide to Evil in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Field Guide to Evil use?

Demonic PossessionParental NeglectEye ScreamSkinny DippingDriven to SuicideNot-So-Imaginary FriendThe KrampusHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayChromosome CastingThings That Go "Bump" in the NightEvil-Detecting DogWoman Scornedand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The Field Guide to Evil, including Demonic Possession, Parental Neglect, Eye Scream.