Vulcanizadora
Directed by Joel Potrykus · 2024 ·
Is Vulcanizadora worth watching?
Yes. Vulcanizadora (2024) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 幽惧
Oscilloscope Laboratories Where to watch
- AMC+
- The Criterion Channel
- Shudder
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (62%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
- Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Vulcanizadora worth watching?
Yes — Vulcanizadora earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy pick. Read our full review (4.7/5).
Celluloid verdict
Joel Potrykus wrings deadpan comedy out of a genuinely bleak premise, and the shoestring scrappiness of the production only sharpens the film's unnerving turn into real sorrow.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%).
What is Vulcanizadora about?
Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting...
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Critic Reviews
Vulcanizadora (2024) Review: Deadpan Comedy, Real Grief
★★★★½
Vulcanizadora follows two Michigan friends into the woods to carry out a suicide pact; Joel Potrykus's deadpan comedy turns into something genuinely devastating.
Yes. It is a bleak, funny and finally heartbreaking indie for viewers who can handle dark subject matter; anyone sensitive to themes of suicide should take care.
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Vulcanizadora: frequently asked questions
Is Vulcanizadora worth watching?
Yes. Vulcanizadora (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Vulcanizadora?
In the United States, Vulcanizadora streams on AMC+, The Criterion Channel, Shudder with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Vulcanizadora?
Vulcanizadora runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who stars in Vulcanizadora?
Vulcanizadora is directed by Joel Potrykus and stars Joshua Burge, Joel Potrykus, Bill Vincent, Solo Potrykus.
What is the Metascore for Vulcanizadora?
Metacritic's Metascore for Vulcanizadora is 82 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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