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The Cellar

2022·Movie
1h 34min
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

An ancient evil has awoken.

When Keira Woods' daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever.
Supernatural HorrorPsychological DreadHaunted HouseParental GriefAncient EvilAtmospheric ThrillerSlow-Burn MysteryFamily TraumaUnsettling Ambiance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Cellar

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Where can I stream The Cellar legally?

The Cellar is included with a subscription to Philo and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Cellar worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cellar rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Cellar?

1 h 34 min

The Cellar runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Cellar?

Critics40
Audiences45

Yes. Critics average 40 and audiences 45 out of 100, so both groups see The Cellar much the same way.

What language is The Cellar in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Belgium, Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cellar?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cellar in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.