The Sadness
IMDb6.527k votes
RT88%critics
RT68%audience
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Streaming on Shudder (US, subject to change)
The vibe
A virus doesn't kill Taipei — it removes every inhibition, and the infected explain themselves while they act. Jabbaz's debut is one of the most extreme wide-release horror films ever made; the train car and hospital sequences test hardened gorehounds. Approach advisedly.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Sadness?
- On our intensity scale, The Sadness rates 4/5 for scares and 3/5 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares.
- How gory is The Sadness?
- The Sadness rates 5/5 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- Where can I stream The Sadness?
- As of our last update, The Sadness is streaming on Shudder in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
