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Mirror Mirror

1990Movie1 h 44 minR

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

A tense, scary horror movie about the mind and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A reflection of pure terror...

Shy teenager Megan moves to a new town with her widowed mother and quickly becomes the most unpopular girl in high school. But when she starts to communicate with a mysterious mirror, her tormentors begin to meet with a horrifying series of 'accidents'. Is the mirror a reflection of Megan's own inner demons... or has she unwittingly opened the doorway of the damned?

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror
  • Teen Thriller
  • Psychological Dread
  • Cursed Object
  • Revenge Narrative
  • Dark Coming-of-Age
  • 90s Cult Classic
  • High School Bullying
  • Unexplained Phenomena

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Marina Sargenti
Produced by
Jimmy Lifton
Music by
Jimmy Lifton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 19, 1990 · 1 h 44 min · R

Released
October 19, 1990
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

Badass Longcoat, The Good King, Master Swordsman +9

  • Badass Longcoat
  • The Good King
  • Master Swordsman
  • Distressed Dude
  • Heroes Prefer Swords
  • Marionette Master
  • Dual Wielding
  • Scenery Porn
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Diabolus ex Nihilo
  • Good Colors, Evil Colors
  • Costume Porn

12 of 114 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mirror Mirror?"

Questions about Mirror Mirror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mirror Mirror worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5).

Will Mirror Mirror scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Mirror Mirror?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Mirror Mirror use?

Badass LongcoatThe Good KingMaster SwordsmanDistressed DudeHeroes Prefer SwordsMarionette MasterDual WieldingScenery PornSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerDiabolus ex NihiloGood Colors, Evil ColorsCostume Pornand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 tropes for it, including Badass Longcoat, The Good King, and Master Swordsman.