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Sweetheart

2019 · 82 min

A tense, slow-burn survival horror that keeps you on edge with its isolated setting and lurking creature, punctuated by brutal confrontations.

Directed by
J.D. Dillard
Genres
Horror
Starring
Kiersey Clemons, Emory Cohen, Hanna Mangan Lawrence
Overview
Jenn has washed ashore a small tropical island and it doesn’t take her long to realize she’s completely alone. She must spend her days not only surviving the elements, but must also fend off the malevolent force that comes out each night.

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Directed by
J.D. Dillard
Genres
Horror
Starring
Kiersey Clemons, Emory Cohen, Hanna Mangan Lawrence
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • isolation
  • betrayal
  • trauma
  • loyalty
Places
  • wilderness
  • sea
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror7
Humour1
Realism6
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
horror
Directed by
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Written by
Alex Hyner, J.D. Dillard, Alex Theurer
Starring
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Cinematography
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Runtime
82 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
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