Private Parts

Private Parts

Cheryl is a lovely girl... but to George, she's a living doll.

Directed by Paul Bartel

Produced by Penelope Productions Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

197287 min5.6 / 10

A grimy, paranoia-soaked thriller set in a decaying hotel where a vulnerable runaway becomes prey to a lurking killer.

In the sleaziest corner of Los Angeles, the King Edward Hotel has a new arrival in the form of Cheryl, a runaway teen. She's hoping to put her life back together but somewhere in the musty halls of the King Edward lurks another guest — who just loves to chop people apart!

Questions people ask

  • Is Private Parts scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Private Parts end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Private Parts violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

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

  • Is Private Parts easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% 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.

29/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity35

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Private Parts

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Private Parts

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Private Parts, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Private Parts, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Private Parts, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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