Pontypool
2008 · 96 min · Director: Bruce McDonald
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A radio host interprets the possible outbreak of a deadly virus which infects the small Ontario town he is stationed in.
Emotional fingerprint
Pontypool (2008) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Anxiety 35%, Confusion 25%, Tension 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Anxiety, Confusion, Tension. Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Anxiety, Confusion and Tension. Its IMDb rating of 6.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 69/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Disturbing
- Fear
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Disturbing | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 19 % | 12 % | 8 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 32 % | 15 % | 10 % | 6 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Curiosity | 33 % | 21 % | 11 % | 10 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 43 % | 36 % | 18 % | 20 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Curiosity | 53 % | 48 % | 29 % | 29 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 50 % | 36 % | 30 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 56 % | 42 % | 40 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 75 % | 72 % | 56 % | 62 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Tension | 84 % | 78 % | 73 % | 73 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Disturbing | 81 % | 71 % | 76 % | 62 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Disturbing | 75 % | 68 % | 68 % | 54 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 76 % | 71 % | 65 % | 59 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Sadness | 76 % | 70 % | 64 % | 59 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Tension | 77 % | 71 % | 60 % | 59 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 81 % | 79 % | 60 % | 69 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 82 % | 81 % | 59 % | 72 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Tension | 80 % | 77 % | 55 % | 63 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 81 % | 78 % | 58 % | 60 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Tension | 79 % | 75 % | 52 % | 55 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Tension | 71 % | 65 % | 34 % | 40 % |
Man in a hole
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Nancy Freethy
Maureen (Farraj)
Spooky Woman
Colleen (Daud)
Tony (Lawrence)
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Details
- Directed by
- Bruce McDonald
- Written by
- Tony Burgess
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2008
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Country
- Canada
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Anxiety
- Data updated
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