Movie

Heartthrob

2017 · 86 min

A chilling, slow-burn romance that turns obsessive and violent, leaving you uneasy and sad.

Overview: Sam Maddox, a troubled girl whose father committed suicide, has earned a reputation at her high school for being a bit promiscuous. When Sam begins seeing brilliant, MIT-bound Henry Sinclair, the two opposites really attract. Although Sam doesn't realize it, Henry is in the grip of an insane romantic obsession, and he will kill anyone who tries to put an end to his star-crossed - and increasingly deadly - romance.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, love, madness, death
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
love
madness
death
coming-of-age
Places: small town
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild