Stoker (2013)
A mysterious uncle's arrival unravels a chilling family secret, drawing a reclusive girl into his dark, intimate world.
Following her father Richard's death in an unexplained road accident, reclusive teenager India Stoker withdraws further into the quiet rural life she shares with her emotionally disturbed mother Evie. But her curiosity is stirred when her mysterious uncle Charlie, who she has never met, suddenly arrives unannounced. Told that the darkly charismatic Charlie will now be staying at the house, India's initial well-founded distrust of her uncle's motivations begins to waver as she finds herself becoming ever more deeply entranced by his sinister charms.
How intense is Stoker?
Stoker is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Stoker feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulintimateatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Stoker
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Is Stoker for you?
Is Stoker scary?
Only a little. Stoker has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Stoker gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Stoker sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Stoker OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Stoker?
Stoker runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Stoker?
Stoker is streaming on Max.
Does Stoker have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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