Grave Encounters

2011·Movie
1h 33min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic606.7Rotten Tomatoes63%49%

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Grave Encounters fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy2
  • Wonder2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

They were searching for proof... they found it.

A crew from a paranormal reality television show lock themselves in a haunted psychiatric hospital. They search for evidence of paranormal activity as they shoot what ends up becoming their final episode.
Found Footage HorrorParanormal InvestigationPsychiatric HospitalJump ScaresClaustrophobicSupernaturalLow BudgetReality TV Mockumentary

Crew

Directed by:
Colin Minihan, Stuart Ortiz
Written by:
Colin Minihan, Stuart Ortiz
Produced by:
Laura Toplass, Laura Toplass, Colin Minihan
Composed by:
Vince Renaud, Quynne Alana Paxa

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Questions about Grave Encounters

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Where can I stream Grave Encounters legally?

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Grave Encounters is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Grave Encounters worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Grave Encounters rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Grave Encounters?

1 h 33 min

Grave Encounters runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Grave Encounters?

Critics62
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Grave Encounters much the same way.

What language is Grave Encounters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Grave Encounters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Grave Encounters in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Grave Encounters use?

Torture CellarAccidental TruthAsshole VictimBolivian Army EndingFreeze-Frame BonusAbandoned HospitalTampering with Food and DrinkLobotomyEverybody's Dead, DaveThe AceNothing Is ScarierRoom101and 96 more

TV Tropes lists 108 storytelling tropes for Grave Encounters, including Torture Cellar, Accidental Truth, Asshole Victim.

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