The Diary

The Diary

Directed by Alba Gil, Emma Bertrán

Produced by The 42 Film, Amazon MGM Studios

202482 min6.0 / 10

A dark psychological thriller centered on a woman's dangerous obsession with a killer's diary, blending intimate character study with mounting paranoia and existential dread.

Olga discovers the unfinished diary of a notorious killer and becomes captivated by its dark secrets. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a mysterious connection between them, putting her life—and the lives of those around her—in grave danger.

Questions people ask

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

  • Is The Diary sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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

  • Is The Diary violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Diary easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

19/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Diary

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Diary

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Diary, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Diary, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Diary, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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