In the Mouth of Madness (1995)
A cynical investigator plunges into a surreal small town where a horror novelist's fiction becomes chilling reality.
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
How intense is In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What In the Mouth of Madness feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingsurrealatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
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Is In the Mouth of Madness scary?
Yes, properly. In the Mouth of Madness is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is In the Mouth of Madness gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is In the Mouth of Madness sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is In the Mouth of Madness OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi.
Does In the Mouth of Madness have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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