The Devil's Doorway

2018·Movie
1h 16min
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic486.0Rotten Tomatoes68%46%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+The RokuShudderPlexIFC Films Unlimited

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The Devil's Doorway fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Nostalgia3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

History, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

"Sin is crouching at the door" - Genesis 4:7

In the autumn of 1960, Father Thomas Riley and Father John Thornton were sent by the Vatican to investigate a miraculous event in an Irish home for 'fallen women', only to uncover something much more horrific.
Found-Footage HorrorIrish Catholic Church ScandalExorcismReligious HorrorDark MysteryBleak AtmospherePsychological TensionHaunted House

Crew

Directed by:
Darren Fee, Aislinn Clarke
Written by:
Martin Brennan, Aislinn Clarke, Michael B. Jackson
Produced by:
Carla Stronge, Mark Huffam, Michael Hooley
Composed by:
Andrew Simon McAllister, Chris Woodcock

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Devil's Doorway

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Devil's Doorway legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuShudderPlexIFC Films Unlimited

The Devil's Doorway is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Devil's Doorway worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Devil's Doorway rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Devil's Doorway?

1 h 16 min

The Devil's Doorway runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Devil's Doorway?

Critics58
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see The Devil's Doorway much the same way.

What language is The Devil's Doorway in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Devil's Doorway?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Devil's Doorway in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Devil's Doorway use?

Meaningful NameShout-OutOld Cop, Young CopLobotomyReligious HorrorCynic–Idealist DuoDeath by ChildbirthDowner EndingCorrupt ChurchUndead ChildNuns Are SpookyBookendsand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Devil's Doorway, including Meaningful Name, Shout-Out, Old Cop, Young Cop.

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