Holy Spider
2022 · 118 min · Director: Ali Abbasi
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
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Emotional fingerprint
Holy Spider (2022) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Disturbing 35%, Tension 25%, Anger 15%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Disturbing35%
- Tension25%
- Anger15%
- Anxiety15%
- Empathy10%
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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 Disturbing, Tension, Anger. Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Disturbing, Tension and Anger. Its IMDb rating of 7.3/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 72/100.
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Emotional journey
- Disturbing
- Tension
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Disturbing | Tension | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Disturbing | 55 % | 48 % | 48 % | 20 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 60 % | 50 % | 54 % | 19 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 40 % | 48 % | 15 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 31 % | 39 % | 14 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Disturbing | 48 % | 36 % | 38 % | 16 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 45 % | 35 % | 39 % | 15 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Tension | 40 % | 25 % | 36 % | 10 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Curiosity | 41 % | 28 % | 34 % | 14 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Disturbing | 51 % | 43 % | 43 % | 26 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 51 % | 56 % | 27 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Tension | 66 % | 53 % | 65 % | 18 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 68′ | Tension | 70 % | 53 % | 70 % | 11 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Tension | 73 % | 56 % | 69 % | 15 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 80′ | Disturbing | 69 % | 60 % | 54 % | 32 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Sadness | 65 % | 61 % | 41 % | 44 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Disturbing | 66 % | 65 % | 45 % | 34 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Disturbing | 74 % | 69 % | 60 % | 36 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 103′ | Tension | 83 % | 73 % | 66 % | 54 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 109′ | Disturbing | 85 % | 78 % | 57 % | 57 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 115′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
Hagi
Prosecutor
Ali
Soghra
Photographer
Gholam
Khadijeh
Zahra
Somayeh's Daughter
Zari Khanum
Details
- Directed by
- Ali Abbasi
- Written by
- Ali Abbasi, Afshin Kamran Bahrami
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2022
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Country
- Denmark, Jordan, France, Germany, Sweden
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Disturbing
- Data updated
Where to watch
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