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The Neon Demon

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · 2016 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Neon Demon worth watching?

The Neon Demon (2016) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics (58%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (51%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Neon Demon?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

59%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

Five-source breakdown

58% Critic Score
51% Audience
59 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.1 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 58m
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Elle Fanning , Karl Glusman , Jena Malone , Bella Heathcote , Abbey Lee , Desmond Harrington , Christina Hendricks , Alessandro Nivola , Charles Baker
Language
English

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Critics were divided or negative (58%).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (51%).
  • Celluloid Score 59% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Fans of Horror

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
  • Horror fans expecting broad audience validation

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Is The Neon Demon worth watching?

No — The Neon Demon earns a 59% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Critics Consensus

Refn’s fashion-horror fever dream — Reeves’ sleazy photographer orbits Elle Fanning’s model nightmare.

Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (58%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (51%).

What is The Neon Demon about?

When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.

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