Rufus

Rufus

He's a little different than the other boys.

Directed by Dave Schultz

Produced by Karma Film Inc., Lonely Boy Productions

2012110 min5.5 / 10

A melancholic coming-of-age horror film about a lonely, blood-drinking teenager navigating isolation and the threat of exposure, blending teen drama vulnerability with supernatural dread.

Rufus is a shy and lonely boy determined to make a new start. Sure he has some quirks. So what if he likes the taste of blood? It's not like he's addicted. When a cunning vampire hunter slips into town searching for the fountain of youth, Rufus fears his darkest secret is about to be revealed.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rufus sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Rufus scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

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

  • Is Rufus violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Rufus 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.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Rufus

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rufus

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rufus, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rufus, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rufus, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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