Penny Dreadful
Seen it?2006 | 92 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Young Penny goes on a retreat with her psychologist; the intention is to help her overcome her phobia, an intense fear of cars. Unexpected events find her in a nightmarish situation where her worst fears come true.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Brandes
- Rachel MinerPenny Deerborn
- Mimi RogersOrianna Volkes
- Chad TodhunterAlvin
- Mickey JonesEddie
- Liz DaviesThe Hitchhiker
- Michael BerrymanGas Station Attendant
- Lucy Rogers-CiaffaYoung Penny
- Elyse MirtoPenny's Mother
- Tammy FilorMary Saunders
- Casey SanderTruck Driver