Boys from County Hell

2021·Movie
1h 29min·NR
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic807.5Rotten Tomatoes82%65%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+Shudder

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Boys from County Hell fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Hard work never killed anyone... until now.

A crew of hardy road workers, led by a bickering Father and Son, must survive the night when they accidentally awaken an ancient Irish vampire.
Irish Vampire HorrorDarkly ComedicRural SettingFather-Son RelationshipGory Practical EffectsBlue Collar ProtagonistsSupernatural ThreatNight of Terror

Crew

Directed by:
Craig Kenny, Matthew Booth, Chris Baugh
Written by:
Chris Baugh, Chris Baugh, Brendan Mullin
Produced by:
Lesley McKimm, David Gilbery, Carla Stronge
Composed by:
Adrian Conway, Colm Finnegan, Katie O'Mahony

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Boys from County Hell

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Where can I stream Boys from County Hell legally?

PhiloAMC+Shudder

Boys from County Hell is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. 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 Boys from County Hell worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Boys from County Hell rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Boys from County Hell?

1 h 29 min

Boys from County Hell runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Boys from County Hell?

Critics81
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Boys from County Hell higher (81) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Boys from County Hell in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Boys from County Hell?

24ATAUBEBYCACHDEDKFIGBGGIENLNO+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Boys from County Hell in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Boys from County Hell use?

Life-or-Limb DecisionForeshadowingBrick JokeWell-Intentioned ExtremistSacrificial LambInstant ExpertShirtless ScenePolice Are UselessBlood from Every OrificeBloody HorrorOffing the OffspringAffectionate Nicknameand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Boys from County Hell, including Life-or-Limb Decision, Foreshadowing, Brick Joke.

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