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The Rule of Jenny Pen

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2025 | 104 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Obsession or Smile, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $422K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 103K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Ashcroft

  • John LithgowDave Crealy
  • Geoffrey RushStefan Mortensen
  • Nathaniel LeesSonny Ausage
  • Maaka PohatuDr. Neels
  • Tom SainsburyCarer Mike
  • Ian MuneHowie Wicker
  • Ginette McDonaldSally Pile
  • Holly ShanahanMadeline Shepard
  • Bruce PhillipsPeter Llewyn
  • Yvette ParsonsCarer Tania