The Dare

The Dare

Let the evil out.

Directed by Giles Alderson

Produced by B2Y Productions, JupiterLights Pictures

201997 min5.9 / 10

A dark, puzzle-driven torture thriller that blends survival horror with satirical absurdism, forcing a protagonist to confront his past while imprisoned with strangers.

A rare family night for Jay takes a brutal twist when he awakens in a basement with three other prisoners. As their vengeful captor runs riot, Jay engages in a twisted battle to solve the puzzle to his past and save his family's future.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Dare violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is The Dare scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Dare easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does The Dare end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Dare sad? 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.

34/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Dare

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Dare

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Dare, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Dare, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Dare, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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