
The Rule of Jenny Pen
Directed by James Ashcroft
Produced by Light in the Dark Productions, Blueskin Films
A claustrophobic psychological horror about vulnerability and predation in a retirement home, where a paralyzed judge confronts an elderly sadist wielding supernatural terror through a puppet.
Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.
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Questions people ask
Is The Rule of Jenny Pen scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of films.
Is The Rule of Jenny Pen violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is The Rule of Jenny Pen easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Does The Rule of Jenny Pen end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Rule of Jenny Pen sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
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Like The Rule of Jenny Pen
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Rule of Jenny Pen
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Rule of Jenny Pen, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Rule of Jenny Pen, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Rule of Jenny Pen, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































