Damsel

Damsel

Not all damsels need saving.

Directed by Nathan Zellner, David Zellner

Produced by Strophic Productions Limited

2018113 min5.3 / 10

A darkly comedic frontier tale that subverts romantic conventions through a grieving preacher's journey with an eccentric pioneer and his unconventional bride across a hostile wilderness.

Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.

Questions people ask

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

  • Does Damsel end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Damsel violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Damsel scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Damsel easy watching? 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.

21/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love5

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Damsel

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Damsel

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Damsel, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Damsel, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Damsel, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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