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The Twin

2022·Movie
1h 49min

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The Twin fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou scare easily

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About

Evil only a mother could love.

Every parent's worst nightmare is just the beginning for Rachel's ordeal as in the aftermath of a tragic accident, she and her husband Anthony decide to move to the other side of the world to focus on their surviving twin son Elliot. What begins as a time of healing and isolation in the Finnish countryside turns into a desperate battle for the very soul of their son as an entity claiming to be his dead twin brother takes over Elliot — setting Rachel on a diabolical journey to unravel the horrible truth about her twin son.
Psychological HorrorFamily TragedyGrief and TraumaSupernatural ElementsSlow-Burn MysteryNordic SettingAtmospheric TensionParental NightmareExploration of Loss

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Twin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Twin legally?

The Twin is included with a subscription to Philo and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Twin worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Twin rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Twin?

1 h 49 min

The Twin runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Twin?

Critics42
Audiences41

Yes. Critics average 42 and audiences 41 out of 100, so both groups see The Twin much the same way.

Was The Twin a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$492,000

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $492,000 worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What language is The Twin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Finland.

In how many countries can I watch The Twin?

45AEARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDO+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Twin in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Twin use?

Breaking the Fourth WallClark KentingTwo-Person Love TriangleThe Schlub Pub Seduction DeductionSplit-Screen Phone CallTwin Threesome FantasyBlind Without 'EmMaintain the LieTwin SwitchFake Twin GambitIdentical Twin ID TagOn One Conditionand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Twin, including Breaking the Fourth Wall, Clark Kenting, Two-Person Love Triangle.