Cradle of Fear

Cradle of Fear

It's Not If They Die... It's How

Directed by Alex Chandon

Produced by Pragmatic Pictures Ltd.

2001120 min4.2 / 10

A brutal, visceral anthology horror film centered on graphic revenge and depravity, designed to shock and disturb rather than explore deeper meaning.

A gruesome homage to the cult Amicus anthology Asylum, Cradle of Fear unfolds four screamplays all linked by the unspeakable need of an incarcerated child killer to wreak vengeance on those responsible for his imprisonment. Helped by deranged angel Dani Filth, who leaves a trail of charnel house death in his crimson wake, the cannibal convict forces two Goth vamps to endure a one night stand from hell, two tough female robbers to see through each other, an obscenely rich coke-head to chop up more than a few lines and an internet surfer to descend into madness when he uncovers the ultimate web depravity.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Cradle of Fear violent? Yes, very. More violent than 99% of films.

  • Is Cradle of Fear easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does Cradle of Fear end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Cradle of Fear scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Cradle of Fear sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Cradle of Fear

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cradle of Fear

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cradle of Fear, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cradle of Fear, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cradle of Fear, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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