The Collector (2009)
A desperate ex-con's heist collides with a sadistic trapper, creating a relentless and gritty home invasion.
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.
How intense is The Collector?
The Collector is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Collector feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Collector
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Is The Collector for you?
Is The Collector scary?
Yes, properly. The Collector is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Collector gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Collector sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Collector OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Collector?
The Collector runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream The Collector?
The Collector is streaming on Prime Video, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home (free).
Does The Collector have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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