Is The Collector scary?

Yes, properly. The Collector is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is The Collector?

Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is The Collector rated, and is it OK for kids?

Real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. The R is earned, so not for kids.

The Collector (2009)

Film · 1h 30m · Rated R

Horror, Thriller

A desperate ex-con's heist collides with a sadistic trapper, creating a relentless and gritty home invasion.

Suspenseful and pulpy. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Prime Video, Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Fandango at Home (free), Pluto TV (free), Plex (free) and 1 more.

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The Collector parents guide

Extreme gore, which is more than most R titles carry. Beyond that, real scares and several jump scares.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Extreme gore; Our top level for gore.
Violence: Brutal violence; Our top level for violence.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Strong; Frequent strong profanity or slurs.

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Three questions

Is The Collector scary?: Yes, properly. The Collector is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is The Collector?: Extreme gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
What is The Collector rated, and is it OK for kids?: Real scares, several jump scares and brutal violence. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is The Collector about?

Desperate to repay his debt to his ex-wife, an ex-con plots a heist at his new employer's country home, unaware that a second criminal has also targeted the property, and rigged it with a series of deadly traps.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.