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Hippopotamus

2018Movie1 h 17 min

DramaHorror
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–44%

A bleak, slow-burning horror movie about the mind and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Seeing is Deceiving

Ruby wakes from a bad dream to find herself in a real life nightmare. She's trapped in a basement, her legs are broken and she can't remember who she is or how she got there. Her kidnapper, Tom, tells her she will remain captive until she falls in love with him. Ruby is focused on trying to escape until Tom starts helping her to remember her past and she begins to question everything.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Kidnapping
  • Captivity Narrative
  • Mind Games
  • Slow Burn
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Intense Atmosphere
  • Dark Themes

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Edward A Palmer
Written by
Edward A Palmer
Produced by
Edward A Palmer, Hannah Rankin

Everyone

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Facts

January 2, 2018 · 1 h 17 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 2, 2018
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$7,000
Available in
33 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Hippopotamus?"

Questions about Hippopotamus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hippopotamus?

The RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

In the United States, Hippopotamus is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Hippopotamus worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.4).

Will Hippopotamus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Hippopotamus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.