The Outwaters

2023·Movie
1h 50min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Metacritic903.4Rotten Tomatoes75%35%

Where to watch

AMC+CineverseMidnight Pulp

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The Outwaters fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare10
  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3
  • Wonder3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Close your eyes. We dare you.

Deep in the Mojave desert, under a scorching blood-red sun, four travelers have set up camp to make art. One fateful night, the group is thrust into a feverish tornado of flayed flesh and mind-boggling monstrosities, the likes of which mere humans simply cannot fathom.
Found Footage HorrorDesert NightmarePsychological HorrorUnexplained PhenomenaVisceral TerrorMind-BendingBleak AtmosphereIntense SuspenseCosmic Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Robbie Banfitch
Written by:
Robbie Banfitch
Produced by:
Robert Abramoff, Robbie Banfitch, Beau James
Composed by:
Robbie Banfitch, Salem Belladonna

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Outwaters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outwaters legally?

AMC+CineverseMidnight Pulp

The Outwaters is included with a subscription to AMC+ and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse. 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 The Outwaters worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 3.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Outwaters rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Outwaters?

1 h 50 min

The Outwaters runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Outwaters?

Critics83
Audiences36

Not quite. Critics rate The Outwaters higher (83) than audiences (36). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Outwaters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Outwaters?

14ATAUBECACHDEESFRGBGGIENZPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Outwaters in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Outwaters use?

Mind ScrewCosmic Horror StoryApocalyptic LogGroin AttackHalfway Plot SwitchGainax Ending

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Outwaters, including Mind Screw, Cosmic Horror Story, Apocalyptic Log.

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