Gretel & Hansel (2020)
A bleak, atmospheric fairy tale unfolds as siblings wander a dark wood toward chilling, mysterious evil.
A long time ago in a distant fairy tale countryside, a young girl leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.
How intense is Gretel & Hansel?
Gretel & Hansel is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What Gretel & Hansel feels like
- Tone
- bleakatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Gretel & Hansel
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Gretel & Hansel for you?
Is Gretel & Hansel scary?
Yes, properly. Gretel & Hansel is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Gretel & Hansel gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Gretel & Hansel sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Gretel & Hansel OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Gretel & Hansel?
Gretel & Hansel runs 1h 27m.
Where can I stream Gretel & Hansel?
Gretel & Hansel is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Gretel & Hansel have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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