Only the Dead
Seen it?2026 | 10 min | Horror, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash and it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz. 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 horror fans. If you loved Nosferatu, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In the dying breaths of the 19th Century, a girl sits locked in an unlit room. And the hunter who's trapped her there wants something other than her life: her power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Audra Bryant
- Teresa CatherineHawthorn
- Carlotta SummersAlice