Sharp Objects (2018)
A reporter returns home, confronting past demons while investigating chilling murders in a bleak, atmospheric town.
Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
How intense is Sharp Objects?
Sharp Objects is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Sharp Objects feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittysuspensefulatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Sharp Objects
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Sharp Objects for you?
Is Sharp Objects scary?
Only a little. Sharp Objects has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Sharp Objects gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Sharp Objects sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Sharp Objects OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Sharp Objects?
Sharp Objects is streaming on Max.
Does Sharp Objects have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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