Flay

Name: Flay
Genre: Horror, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2017-10-01
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Cast: Violett Beane, A. Michael Baldwin, Elle LaMont, Dalton E. Gray, Johnny Walter

2017·Movie

·1h 33min·

Drama Horror

UnwatchableGoodWatch score

3.1

Flay fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

Scare8
Tension7
Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Pathos4
Catharsis4
Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor4
Situational Comedy1
Wit & Wordplay1

World

Kept in the background

World Immersion6
Novelty5
Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue7
Complexity5
Direction4

Style

Functional look and sound

Sound Centrality6
Cinematography5
Editing5

Energy

High

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

Flay is scary, tense, and fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.
Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

None

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Low

Kept in the background

The world stays in the background.

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All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Dialogue Centrality4Stories driven by conversation.

Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Rewatchability3Invites repeat viewing.

Related traits

Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.
Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.

Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

Low

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

All craft traits

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Direction4Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting4Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure4Story architecture and form.

Character Depth4Rich, complex characterization.
Dialogue Quality3Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
Editing5Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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About

After the death of her mother, an estranged daughter struggles to save her brother, and those around her from a malevolent faceless spirit.

Supernatural HorrorFaceless SpiritFamily CursePsychological ThrillerEstranged SiblingsMalevolent EntityViolent EncountersLow-Budget Horror

Actors

Violett Beane

Bethany

A. Michael Baldwin

Billy Salcedo

Elle LaMont

Moon Crane

Dalton E. Gray

River Crane

Johnny Walter

Tyler Forman

Emily Grace Dunn

High School Student

Mike Dell

Ramirez

Peggy Schott

Patricia Crane

Aaron Spivey-Sorrells

Mr. Hamilton

Noé de la Garza

Hector

David Harrod Jr.

Mr. Baxter

Crew

Directed by:

Eric Pham

Written by:

Matthew Daley

Produced by:

Sarah Dowling, Brett Harrison, Kristine Pham

Composed by:

Akihiko Matsumoto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Flay is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Chilling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.