The Boarding School (2007)
Teenagers at a secluded boarding school uncover macabre events in the surrounding, atmospheric forest.
El Internado Laguna Negra was a Spanish television drama-thriller focusing on the students of a fictional boarding school in a forest, where teenagers are sent by their parents to study. The boarding school is situated in a forest far from the city, on the outskirts on which macabre events occur. The series debut on 24 May 2007, and is a production of Antena 3. Although the show is recorded and produced in HD, it is only broadcast in SD. However, an HD Blu-ray Disc release has been announced.
How intense is The Boarding School?
The Boarding School 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 TV-PG.
What The Boarding School feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytenseatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Boarding School
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Is The Boarding School for you?
Is The Boarding School scary?
Only a little. The Boarding School has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Boarding School gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Boarding School sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Boarding School OK for kids?
It is rated TV-PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is The Boarding School?
Episodes run about 1h 20m.
Where can I stream The Boarding School?
The Boarding School is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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