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The Locals

2012·Movie

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No stream option in US yet.

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The Locals fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Scare9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos1
  • Melancholy1

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Trespassers will be violated...

Set in 1987, a group of filmmakers venture into the California wilderness to film a shot on video slasher movie and soon find themselves systematically crippled, butchered and devoured by a family of feral cannibals.
Slasher HorrorFound Footage AestheticCannibalistic VillainsSurvival ThrillerGory & VisceralBrutal ViolenceIsolated SettingRetro 80s VibeRelentless Pacing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Locals worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Locals rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

What language is The Locals in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Locals use?

The BoganScary Shadow FakeoutMan on FireExtremely Short TimespanNo Ontological InertiaDecade-Themed PartyToo Dumb to LiveGrievous Bottley HarmShort Cuts Make Long DelaysShovel StrikeJacob Marley ApparelCouldn't Find a Penand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Locals, including The Bogan, Scary Shadow Fakeout, Man on Fire.