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Masking Threshold

2022·Movie
1h 30min·NR
74
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Conducting a series of experiments in his makeshift home-lab, a skeptic IT worker tries to cure his harrowing hearing impairment. But where will his research lead him? "Masking Threshold" combines a chamber play, a scientific procedural, an unpacking video, and a DIY YouTube channel while suggesting endless vistas of existential pain and decay. Glimpse the world of the nameless protagonist in this eldritch tale, which is by no means for the faint of heart.
Psychological HorrorExperimental FilmUnsettling AtmosphereExistential DreadTechnological ObsessionSlow-Burn TensionDIY AestheticsBleak and Disturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Masking Threshold legally?

Masking Threshold is included with a subscription to ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Masking Threshold worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Masking Threshold rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Masking Threshold?

1 h 30 min

Masking Threshold runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Masking Threshold?

Critics100
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Masking Threshold higher (100) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Masking Threshold in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Austria.

In how many countries can I watch Masking Threshold?

8ATAUCAFRGBIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Masking Threshold in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.