The Killing Kind

The Killing Kind

Terry loved soft, furry, little animals. He loved his mother. He loved pretty girls...ALL DEAD!

Directed by Curtis Harrington

197495 min6.0 / 10

A dark, psychologically twisted revenge thriller centered on a disturbed young man's violent obsession with those he believes wronged him.

A young man returns home to his mother's boardinghouse after serving a prison sentence for a gang rape he was forced to participate in. He seeks revenge on his lawyer and the girl who framed him.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Killing Kind end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 98% of films.

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

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

  • Is The Killing Kind violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is The Killing Kind 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.

36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity29

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise64

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Killing Kind

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Killing Kind

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Killing Kind, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Killing Kind, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Killing Kind, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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