Slender Man (2018)
Four high school girls discover chilling consequences after a ritual summons a bleak, atmospheric presence.
In a small town in Massachusetts, four high school girls perform a ritual in an attempt to debunk the lore of Slender Man. When one of the girls goes mysteriously missing, they begin to suspect that she is, in fact, his latest victim.
How intense is Slender Man?
Slender Man 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 PG-13.
What Slender Man feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Slender Man
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Is Slender Man for you?
Is Slender Man scary?
Yes, properly. Slender Man is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Slender Man gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Slender Man sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Slender Man 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 Slender Man?
Slender Man runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Slender Man?
Slender Man is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Slender Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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