Night and Fog

Night and Fog

Directed by Ann Hui

Produced by Class Limited, Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP)

2009122 min7.3 / 10

A harrowing portrait of domestic abuse and psychological torment within a marriage, told with unflinching intimacy and mounting dread.

A troubled marriage fueled by the husband's jealousy, abuse, and financial struggles takes a dark turn as he becomes increasingly controlling, and subjects his wife to unbearable torment.

Questions people ask

  • Is Night and Fog sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is Night and Fog scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.

  • Does Night and Fog end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Night and Fog easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Night and Fog violent? Yes. More violent than 88% 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.

84/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise93

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Night and Fog

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Night and Fog

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Night and Fog, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Night and Fog, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Night and Fog, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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