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The Cello

2023Movie2 h 0 minR

HorrorThriller
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.7Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A tense, scary horror movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Music to die for.

An aspiring cellist learns the cost of his brand-new cello is a lot more insidious than he first thought.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror
  • Musical Horror
  • Sound Design Focus
  • Mysterious Premise
  • Brooding Atmosphere
  • Dark Undertones
  • Cello
  • Morbid Fascination
  • Supernatural Elements

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by
Turki Al-Sheikh
Produced by
Lee Nelson
Music by
Joseph Bishara

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 14, 2023 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
September 14, 2023
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
Arabic
Also spoken
English
Made in
Saudi Arabia
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$5,314

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Cello worth watching?"

Questions about The Cello

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Cello worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 3.7).

Will The Cello scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Cello?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Cello in English?

ArabicEnglish

No, it was made in Arabic, with some English.