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Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?

1972·Movie
1h 31min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%44%
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%44%

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, family, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting9
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

She's Taking a STAB at Motherhood!

Mrs Rosie Forrest, aka 'Auntie Roo', has a holiday tradition of inviting orphans to her mansion for a party. But Roo isn't completely sane; she lost her husband and is obsessed with her deceased daughter, whose corpse she still keeps in the house. When Katy Coombs sneaks into the party with her brother, Christopher, the deranged biddy abducts the young girl with the hopes of replacing her daughter.
Psychological Horror ThrillerShelley Winters Tour de ForceGothic Domestic NightmareUnsettling Family DynamicsClaustrophobic AtmosphereGrotesque RealismSlow-Burn DreadClassic Hammer StyleMaternal ObsessionChilling Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Curtis Harrington, June Randall, Colin M. Brewer
Written by:
Jimmy Sangster, Robert Blees, David D. Osborn
Produced by:
Jimmy Sangster, James H. Nicholson, James H. Nicholson
Composed by:
Ken Ritchie, Kenneth V. Jones, Kenneth V. Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

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Is Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Whoever Slew Auntie Roo??

1 h 31 min

Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Whoever Slew Auntie Roo??

Critics60
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? much the same way.

What language is Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Whoever Slew Auntie Roo??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? use?

Banister SlideBig "NO!"BlackmailCareer Versus ManDies Wide OpenWhole-Plot ReferenceWhat Happened to the Mouse?Dramatic ThunderPlease, Don't Leave MeJumping Off the Slippery SlopeDumbwaiter RideDecoy Protagonistand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Whoever Slew Auntie Roo?, including Banister Slide, Big "NO!", Blackmail.