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The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale

2018·Movie
1h 35min
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8
IMDb3.8

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The mind, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

While sorting her dead grandmother's affairs, a young woman boards in a southern mansion and soon discovers the matriarch may desire more than just her company.
Southern Gothic HorrorPsychological ThrillerFamily SecretsCreepy MansionUnsettling AtmosphereDark Family DramaSlow BurnMysterySmall Town Secrets

Crew

Directed by:
Derrick Sims, Nick Seibel
Written by:
Derrick Sims, Alaina McClellan Sims
Produced by:
Greg Fallon, Derrick Sims, Alaina McClellan Sims
Composed by:
Cameron Chambers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 3.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale?

1 h 35 min

The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in New Zealand, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Perfect Host: A Southern Gothic Tale?

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