Bulbbul
7.2/10
jumps
4
gore
4
dread
6
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Where to watch: Streaming on Netflix (US, subject to change)
How it scared people
The vibe
In colonial Bengal, men keep dying in the forest and villagers whisper about a demon-woman with backwards feet. A gothic fairy tale that reveals its supernatural horror as an answer to a domestic one — sumptuous, crimson-lit, and quietly furious.
Bulbbul (2020) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 94 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | pagan folklore; violent revenge |
Bulbbul carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 94 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Bulbbul?
- On our intensity scale, Bulbbul rates 4/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is Bulbbul?
- Bulbbul rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Bulbbul?
- Bulbbul runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
- What is Bulbbul rated?
- Bulbbul has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Bulbbul (2020)?
- As of our last update, Bulbbul is streaming on Netflix in the US (checked 2026-09-14). Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
