Ganja & Hess

Ganja & Hess

Some marriages are made in Heaven. Others are made in Hell.

Directed by Bill Gunn

Produced by Kelly/Jordan Enterprises

1973113 min5.7 / 10

A darkly philosophical vampire film that uses the supernatural curse as a lens for exploring desire, transformation, and the boundaries of human connection.

After being stabbed with an ancient, germ-infested knife, a doctor finds himself with an insatiable desire for blood.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ganja & Hess sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Ganja & Hess end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Ganja & Hess easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Ganja & Hess violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Ganja & Hess scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% 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.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise13

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Ganja & Hess

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Ganja & Hess

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Ganja & Hess, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Ganja & Hess, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Ganja & Hess, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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