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The Sadness

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2021 | 100 min | Horror, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 28 Weeks Later or Hidden, 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 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 289K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Jabbaz

  • Berant ZhuJim
  • Regina LeiKat
  • Wang Tzu-chiangBusiness Man
  • Apple ChenMolly
  • Lan Wei-huaDr. Alan Wong
  • Ralf ChiuMr. Lin
  • Huang Lueh-gengKevin / MRT Employee
  • Emerson TsaiWarren Liu
  • Chou Chih-minOld Woman
  • Cai An-LongPresident