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The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers

1984·Movie
52min
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
IMDb7.7

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Scary

  • Scare8
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An intelligent, fearless boy living in a superstitious Transylvanian village goes out into the world to figure out what everyone else is afraid of, "the shivers." A king hires him to rid his castle of ghosts and evil spirits, expecting him to die like all who have tried before him, but the boy is more fearless than he could have known.
Dark Fairy TaleTransylvanian FolkloreFearless ProtagonistGothic SettingComing-of-Age JourneyMagical RealismQuest for KnowledgeAtmospheric Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Graeme Clifford
Written by:
Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Bruce Franklin Singer
Produced by:
Shelley Duvall, Shelley Duvall, Bridget Terry
Composed by:
Robert Folk, Ron Cronkhite

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Is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers?

0 h 52 min

The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers runs 0 h 52 min.

What language is The Boy Who Left Home to Find Out About the Shivers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.