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Cruel Peter

2020·Movie
1h 35min
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

History and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He was the cruellest of all

It is Christmas 1908 in Messina, one of the richest merchant cities of the Mediterranean. Peter, the 13 year-old son of a rich English family is notorious for his cruelty to children, animals and servants. One night he is ambushed and wakes up in a coffin underground in the city's Gothic cemetery, buried in retaliation for his callousness by a servant boy from his mother's estate. When a powerful earthquake razes Messina to the ground, Peter is trapped and his whereabouts are forgotten. Until a century later an English archaeologist and his daughter arrive in the city.
Historical Gothic HorrorTragedy and CrueltyPsychological ThrillerEarthquake DisasterSicilian SettingRevenge and EntrapmentSlow-Burn MysteryAtmospheric Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Cruel Peter legally?

Cruel Peter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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.

Is Cruel Peter worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cruel Peter rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Cruel Peter?

1 h 35 min

Cruel Peter runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Cruel Peter in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Cruel Peter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cruel Peter in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.