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The Dread

2017·Movie
1h 7min
68
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

The villagers of El Dorado, Argentina, shy away from doctors. Then again, they hardly need one. They have almost as many cures for ailments and illnesses as there are residents in the village. 65 year old Jorge can also cure the most dreaded ailment of them all, the much feared espanto.
Argentine Rural RealismFolklore and HealingMeditative PaceCommunity DynamicsQuiet TragedySpiritual MysticismNaturalistic ActingDocumentary StyleCultural Portrait

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Dread legally?

The Dread is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dread worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Dread?

1 h 7 min

The Dread runs 1 h 7 min.

What language is The Dread in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina.

In how many countries can I watch The Dread?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dread in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.