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Lord of Misrule

Seen it?

2023 | 104 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 The Witch or Hereditary, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

When the daughter of the town's new priest goes missing during the harvest festival, a desperate search begins, uncovering the town's dark history and resurfacing tales of a mysterious, malevolent spirit that demands sacrifice.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 33K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Brent Bell

  • Tuppence MiddletonRebecca Holland
  • Jane WoodIda Tremlow
  • Evie TempletonGrace Holland
  • Matt StokoeHenry Holland
  • George KeelerDave Garfoot
  • Sally PlumbMarjorie Garfoot
  • Ralph InesonJocelyn Abney
  • Anton ValensiGeorge Furleigh
  • Catriona YuillCallie Furleigh
  • Alexa GoodallBryony Furleigh