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The Oracle

1985·Movie
1h 34min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou scare easily

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About

A Power That Is Ancient.

A murder victim reaches out from beyond the grave in an attempt to possess the body of a young woman who has moved into his old apartment.
Supernatural HorrorPossessionMysteryIntrigueUncannyPsychological ThrillerSlow BurnContemporary80s Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Oracle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Oracle legally?

The Oracle is included with a subscription to Philo and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Oracle worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Oracle rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Oracle?

1 h 34 min

The Oracle runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is The Oracle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Oracle?

5CAESGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Oracle in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Oracle use?

Go Among Mad PeopleDriven to SuicideDisproportionate RetributionOff with His Head!Best Served ColdWell-Intentioned ExtremistDemonic PossessionCar FuHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple Tuesday

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Oracle, including Go Among Mad People, Driven to Suicide, Disproportionate Retribution.