The Lingering fingerprintHigh energy, strong craft, no humor.
Tense and scary
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Serious throughout
Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, direction, and storytelling
Standout cinematography
Tense and scary
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Lingering is tense and scary. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's melancholic. Much of it is about family.
Serious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, direction, and storytelling
The performances, direction, and storytelling stand out.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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The Lingering is included with a subscription to Hi-YAH in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.
1 h 26 min
The Lingering runs 1 h 26 min.
It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.
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