Antichrist
Seen it?2009 | 104 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss. 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 Midsommar, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A grieving couple retreats to their cabin 'Eden' in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award. Plus 17 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 381K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Midsommar
Saturday SpecialAnother cult horror film, and a Saturday Special.
Hellraiser Sunday Safe BetAnother cult horror thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Castle Freak
Weeknight WatchAnother horror thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Descent Saturday SpecialAnother horror film, and a Saturday Special.
Single White Female Weeknight WatchAnother thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Cast & crew
Directed by Lars von Trier
- Willem DafoeHe
- Charlotte GainsbourgShe
- Storm Acheche SahlstrømNic