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Dust Devil

1992Movie1 h 43 minR

HorrorMystery
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes50%59%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes50%59%

Summary

A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker.

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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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Richard Stanley
Written by
Richard Stanley
Produced by
JoAnne Sellar
Music by
Simon Boswell

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Facts

July 11, 1992 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
July 11, 1992
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$8 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

An Arm and a Leg, Antagonist Title, Asshole Victim +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Dust Devil?"

Questions about Dust Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dust Devil?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dust Devil from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Dust Devil worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (50).

Will Dust Devil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension and 7 for uncanny, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching Dust Devil?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Dust Devil use?

An Arm and a LegAntagonist TitleAsshole VictimBadass LongcoatBeware of Hitchhiking GhostsBlue-and-Orange MoralityCreator CameoCreepy SouvenirDemonic PossessionDomestic AbuseJerk with a Heart of GoldDying Declaration of Loveand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including An Arm and a Leg, Antagonist Title, and Asshole Victim.