The Evil Within

2017·Movie
1h 38min
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes100%56%

Where to watch

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The Evil Within fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare10
  • Tension9
  • Violence9

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth6
  • Complexity6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

You can't run from a nightmare

The sadistic tale of a lonely, mentally handicapped boy who befriends his reflection in an antique mirror. This demonic creature orders him to go on a murderous rampage to kill the people he loves most.
Psychological HorrorDemonic PossessionMurderous RampageMentally Handicapped ProtagonistMirror ReflectionGrotesque ImageryDisturbing ThemesSlow-Burn Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Getty, Jim Simone
Written by:
Andrew Getty
Produced by:
Michael Luceri, Andrew Getty, Scott Putnam
Composed by:
Mario Grigorov

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Evil Within

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Where can I stream The Evil Within legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreeScreamboxPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The Evil Within is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Evil Within worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Evil Within rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is The Evil Within?

1 h 38 min

The Evil Within runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Evil Within?

Critics100
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Evil Within higher (100) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Evil Within in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Evil Within?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Evil Within in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Evil Within use?

Nightmare WeaverThe Man in the Mirror Talks BackTaxidermy Is CreepyNightmare SequenceDead Guy PuppetCatapult NightmareMirror MonologueDepartment of Child Disservices

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Evil Within, including Nightmare Weaver, The Man in the Mirror Talks Back, Taxidermy Is Creepy.

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