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The Thing Behind The Door

2023·Movie
1h 21min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, the mind, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

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

You reap what you sow.

The story of Adèle, a youg woman who’s literally haunted by the death of her husband, killed in a trench during World War One. Desperate and unable to face this tragic loss, Adèle turns to black magic in the hope to bring her lover back. The miracle will happen, but Adèle will have to pay the price for opening this Pandora Box.
French Historical DramaPost-WWI TraumaGothic HorrorBlack MagicPsychological TormentBleak AtmosphereMystery & IntrigueTragic LossSpiritual Desperation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Thing Behind The Door legally?

The Thing Behind The Door 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 and Tubi TV. 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 Thing Behind The Door worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Thing Behind The Door rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is The Thing Behind The Door?

1 h 21 min

The Thing Behind The Door runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is The Thing Behind The Door in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch The Thing Behind The Door?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Thing Behind The Door in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.