The Entity

The Entity

There is no escape from something you cannot see.

Directed by Sidney J. Furie

Produced by American Cinema Productions, 20th Century Fox

1982125 min6.8 / 10

A harrowing supernatural horror film centered on sexual assault by an invisible entity, blending psychological skepticism with visceral supernatural dread.

A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Entity scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.

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

  • Is The Entity easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Entity sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does The Entity end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% 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.

74/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Entity, and what each one shares →

Like The Entity

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Entity

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Entity, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Entity, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Entity, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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