Bag of Lies

Bag of Lies

Be careful what you wish for.

Directed by David Andrew James

Produced by Dread

202496 min5.7 / 10

A dark supernatural thriller about the corrupting cost of desperation, where a man's attempt to save his wife through black magic unravels his mind and soul.

Desperate to save his dying wife, Matt turns to The Bag, an ancient relic with dark magic. The cure demands a chilling ritual and strict rules. As his wife heals, Matt's sanity unravels, facing terrifying consequences.

Questions people ask

  • Is Bag of Lies scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Bag of Lies sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Bag of Lies easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does Bag of Lies end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Bag of Lies violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise27

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Bag of Lies

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Bag of Lies

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Bag of Lies, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Bag of Lies, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Bag of Lies, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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