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Something in the Dirt

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2022 | 115 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved It Follows or Backrooms, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their LA apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson

  • Aaron MoorheadJohn Daniels
  • Justin BensonLevi Danube
  • Sarah Adina SmithDr. Rita Miller
  • Wanjiru M. NjenduLevi's Parole Officer
  • Issa LópezIsabel
  • Vinny CurranDr. Vincent Daniels
  • Gille KlabinBoaz Kaminski
  • C. Robert CargillRadio Host
  • David Lawson Jr.Attractive Man on Cell Phone