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Vicious Fun

2021·Movie
1h 43min·NR
IMDb6.5Metacritic516.1Rotten Tomatoes89%69%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

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What's your score?

Your score

Vicious Fun fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, pop culture, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

We're going to have a lot of fun tonight.

Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in with his homicidal surroundings or risk becoming the next victim.
Serial KillerSelf-Help1980s HorrorHorror ComedyFilm CriticDark HumorViolentNostalgic

Crew

Directed by:
Cody Calahan
Written by:
Cody Calahan, James Villeneuve
Produced by:
Cody Calahan, Ashley Hallihan, Jessica Butland
Composed by:
Steph Copeland

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Vicious Fun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vicious Fun legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

Vicious Fun is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Vicious Fun worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vicious Fun rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Vicious Fun?

1 h 43 min

Vicious Fun runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vicious Fun?

Critics70
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Vicious Fun much the same way.

What language is Vicious Fun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Vicious Fun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Vicious Fun in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Vicious Fun use?

Serial KillerDark and Troubled PastDogged Nice GuyThe BluebeardBeauty Is Never TarnishedJump ScareGornThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!Bad LiarMaybe Ever AfterBerserk ButtonMonster Misogynyand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Vicious Fun, including Serial Killer, Dark and Troubled Past, Dogged Nice Guy.