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Amer

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2009 | 90 min | Thriller, Horror

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 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 Dressed to Kill, 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 30 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Ana is confronted with body and desire at three key moments of her life. As a young girl, she brings her dead grandpa back to life. In her puberty, she discovers the power of decay and sexuality. Finally, she wrestles with loss and loneliness when she returns to her parental home, now derelict.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani

  • Cassandra ForêtYoung Ana
  • Charlotte Eugène GuibeaudTeenage Ana
  • Marie BosAdult Ana
  • Biancamaria D'AmatoThe Mother
  • Harry ClevenThe Taxi Driver
  • Jean-Michel VovkThe Father
  • Bernard MarbaixThe Dead Grandfather
  • Thomas BonzaniNono
  • François CognardThe Silhouette
  • Delphine BrualGraziella