
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
Growing up means getting even.
Directed by Jeff Barnaby
Produced by Prospector Films
A raw, unflinching portrait of a young Indigenous woman's trauma and her calculated path toward justice in the aftermath of institutional abuse.
In 1976, a Mi'gMaq teenager plots revenge against the sadistic Indian agent who imprisoned her in a residential school where rape and abuse are common.
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Questions people ask
Is Rhymes for Young Ghouls sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Rhymes for Young Ghouls violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Rhymes for Young Ghouls easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Rhymes for Young Ghouls scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does Rhymes for Young Ghouls end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Rhymes for Young Ghouls
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rhymes for Young Ghouls
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rhymes for Young Ghouls, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rhymes for Young Ghouls, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rhymes for Young Ghouls, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































