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Knife+Heart

2018·Movie
1h 42min·NR

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Show business, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou're watching with family

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About

Enter the world of the psychosexual mind.

In the summer of 1979, gay porn producer Anne sets out to film her most ambitious film yet, but her actors are picked off, one by one, by a mysterious killer.
Giallo HomageLGBTQ+ HorrorStylized SlasherErotic Thriller1970s AestheticDark & ViolentWhodunit MysteryShowbiz MelodramaCult Potential

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Knife+Heart worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Knife+Heart rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Knife+Heart?

1 h 42 min

Knife+Heart runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Knife+Heart?

Critics76
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Knife+Heart higher (76) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Knife+Heart in?

FrenchSpanish

It was made in French, with some Spanish. Produced in France, Switzerland, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Knife+Heart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Knife+Heart in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.