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Slender Man

2018·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13
24
TerribleGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity5
  • Novelty4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting5
  • Direction4

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Can you see him?

In a small town in Massachusetts, four high school girls perform a ritual in an attempt to debunk the lore of Slender Man. When one of the girls goes mysteriously missing, they begin to suspect that she is, in fact, his latest victim.
Supernatural HorrorPsychological ThrillerTeen AngstUrban Legend AdaptationFound Footage InfluencedCreepy AtmosphereNightmare FuelMise-en-scèneSound Design Focus

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Slender Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slender Man legally?

Slender Man is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. 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 Slender Man worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25/100 (IMDb 3.3, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Slender Man rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Slender Man?

1 h 33 min

Slender Man runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Slender Man?

Critics19
Audiences26

Yes. Critics average 19 and audiences 26 out of 100, so both groups see Slender Man much the same way.

Was Slender Man a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$52 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is Slender Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Slender Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Slender Man in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Slender Man use?

Too Dumb to LiveClothing AppendageInformed AbilityDriven to SuicideNothing Is ScarierShout-OutLaser-Guided KarmaTrailers Always LieDangerous WindowsEye ScreamBunny Ears Picture PrankHeroic Sacrificeand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Slender Man, including Too Dumb to Live, Clothing Appendage, Informed Ability.