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Bethany

2017·Movie
1h 30min
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Claire and her husband find themselves moving back into Claire's childhood home only to have the abusive and traumatic memories of her mother come back to haunt her. As her husband starts to get more work, Claire finds herself mixed up in a fog of past and present with a mysterious figure haunting her memories. What is this small figure that is trying to reach out to her, and what does it want?
Psychological HorrorTraumatic ChildhoodSupernatural MysteryFamily SecretsSlow-Burn TensionHaunted HouseContemporary SettingGothic Horror Elements

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bethany legally?

Bethany is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bethany worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 4.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bethany rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Bethany?

1 h 30 min

Bethany runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bethany?

Critics44
Audiences43

Yes. Critics average 44 and audiences 43 out of 100, so both groups see Bethany much the same way.

What language is Bethany in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bethany?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bethany in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bethany use?

Abusive ParentsBlood from the MouthCreepy CockroachFacial HorrorFingoreFlashbackIt's All My FaultMadwoman in the AtticOne-Word TitleThe RevealSlashed Throat

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Bethany, including Abusive Parents, Blood from the Mouth, Creepy Cockroach.