The Hanging Woman

The Hanging Woman

Scarier Than Your Worst Nightmare!

Directed by José Luis Merino

Produced by Petruka Films, Prodimex Film

197398 min5.5 / 10

A gothic horror film steeped in witchcraft and the supernatural, where inheritance and jealousy unleash dark forces in a remote Scottish setting.

Upon his uncle's death, Serge Chekov journeys to a spooky Scottish village for the reading of the will. But when he inherits the estate, Serge runs afoul of his uncle's jealous wife, his business partner, his maid, and others. It's not long before zombies join the fray…

Questions people ask

  • Does The Hanging Woman end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

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

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

  • Is The Hanging Woman violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Hanging Woman sad? Somewhat. More sad 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.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity33

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Hanging Woman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Hanging Woman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Hanging Woman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Hanging Woman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Hanging Woman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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