The Visit (2015)
A brother and sister uncover chilling secrets at their grandparents' farm, where dark humor meets gritty suspense.
A brother and sister are sent to their grandparents' remote Pennsylvania farm for a week, where they discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing.
How intense is The Visit?
The Visit is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Visit feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillinggrittydarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Visit
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Visit for you?
Is The Visit scary?
Yes, properly. The Visit is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Visit gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Visit sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Visit OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Visit?
The Visit runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream The Visit?
The Visit is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Visit have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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