The Dunes

The Dunes

Directed by Jennifer Reeder

20196 min5.8 / 10

A tense horror short that transforms a romantic beach outing into a paranoid, darkening encounter with an ominous stranger.

A young couples romantic beach date turns dark when they encounter a mysterious seaside stranger. Could the last day of summer be their last day ever?

Questions people ask

  • Does The Dunes end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Dunes scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

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

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

  • Is The Dunes 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

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Dunes, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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