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Nefarious

2023·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic–6.6Rotten Tomatoes32%94%

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Nefarious fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Speak of the devil.

On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.
Psychological ThrillerDemonic PossessionSpiritual WarfareMoral DilemmaSupernatural HorrorMind GamesPhilosophical DebateExorcismContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon, Jason Stafford
Written by:
Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon
Produced by:
Chuck Konzelman, Ricki Maslar, Cary Solomon
Composed by:
Bryan E. Miller

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Nefarious

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nefarious legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVScreamboxPlex

Nefarious is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 Nefarious worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 32%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nefarious rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Nefarious?

1 h 38 min

Nefarious runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nefarious?

Critics32
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Nefarious higher (75) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Nefarious a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$5 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Nefarious in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nefarious?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nefarious in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nefarious use?

Split PersonalityThe Bad Guy WinsHollywood AtheistEvil Is PettyHypocriteTempting FateGunman with Three NamesNot Me This TimeSerial KillerAlone with the PsychoSatan Is GoodWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?and 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Nefarious, including Split Personality, The Bad Guy Wins, Hollywood Atheist.