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The Shed

2019·Movie
1h 38min·NR
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You scare easily

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About

Beware the evil within.

The story of Stan, an orphaned teenager stuck living with his abusive grandfather and tasked with routinely protecting his best friend from high school bullies. When Stan discovers a murderous creature has taken refuge inside the tool shed in his backyard, he tries to secretly battle the demon alone until his bullied friend discovers the creature and has a far more sinister plan in mind.
HorrorCreature FeatureOrphaned TeenagerAbusive GrandfatherHigh School BulliesMurderous CreatureSinister PlanRevenge

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Shed legally?

The Shed is included with a subscription to Philo and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Shed worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Shed rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Shed?

1 h 38 min

The Shed runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Shed?

Critics57
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see The Shed much the same way.

What language is The Shed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Shed?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Shed in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.