
Buried in Barstow
You can't bury your past.
Directed by Howard Deutch
Produced by Untitled Entertainment, The Cartel
A tense thriller about a reformed hitwoman protecting her daughter and community while her violent past threatens the quiet life she's built.
Hazel King is a single mother determined to shield her daughter from the life she once had as a hit woman while defending and protecting those who can't protect themselves. Her dark past comes back to haunt her, despite her desire for a quiet life in Barstow.
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Questions people ask
Is Buried in Barstow violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.
Is Buried in Barstow sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Buried in Barstow scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 62% of films.
Is Buried in Barstow easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Buried in Barstow end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Buried in Barstow
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Buried in Barstow
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Buried in Barstow, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Buried in Barstow, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Buried in Barstow, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































