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History of Evil

2023·Movie
1h 37min
29
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Politics, the mind, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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A family on the run from a corrupt state takes refuge in a safe house with an evil past — a terrifying last stop on a near-future Underground Railroad.
Dystopian ThrillerPsychological HorrorPolitical AllegorySuspenseful & TenseBleak FuturePerilous EscapeHaunted House ElementSocial CommentaryMoral Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream History of Evil legally?

History of Evil is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is History of Evil worth watching?

29
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 3.4, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is History of Evil rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is History of Evil?

1 h 37 min

History of Evil runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on History of Evil?

Critics24
Audiences33

Not quite. Audiences rate History of Evil higher (33) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is History of Evil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch History of Evil?

9AUCAGBGGIENZPLRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for History of Evil in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.