The Evil Within

The Evil Within

You can't run from a nightmare

Directed by Andrew Getty

Produced by Writers Studio, The, Supernova

201798 min5.6 / 10

A dark, paranoia-soaked horror film about a vulnerable boy manipulated by a demonic force into violence, built on isolation and psychological corruption.

The sadistic tale of a lonely, mentally handicapped boy who befriends his reflection in an antique mirror. This demonic creature orders him to go on a murderous rampage to kill the people he loves most.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Evil Within end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is The Evil Within scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.

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

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

  • Is The Evil Within sad? Yes. More sad than 82% 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.

41/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Evil Within

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Evil Within

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Evil Within, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Evil Within, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Evil Within, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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