Question 1

Is X (2022) scary?

Accepted Answer

Not particularly — X (2022)'s appeal is atmospheric or thematic rather than overtly scary. As a slasher film, it scored 1.0/10 for fear, 7.0/10 for atmosphere, and 7.5/10 overall on Watch Darkly's curator scale across 1 rating.

Question 2

When did X (2022) come out, and is it streaming?

Accepted Answer

X (2022)'s US theatrical release date is March 18, 2022. It first became available to watch at home on April 12, 2022. It arrived on Showtime on October 1, 2022.

Question 3

When did X (2022) arrive on Showtime?

Accepted Answer

X (2022) arrived on Showtime on October 1, 2022. Streaming rights move, so check current listings before planning a watch.

Question 4

How many jump scares are in X (2022)?

Accepted Answer

X (2022) has 16 jump scares, based on its logged jump-scare count.

Question 5

What age is X (2022) appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

X (2022) is rated R. Watch Darkly does not assign its own age rating, so here is what the film actually contains. On Watch Darkly's curator scale it scored 1.0/10 for fear and 5.6/10 for gore, where 10 is the most extreme in the catalog. It has 16 jump scares. Content warnings on file: animal death, eye trauma, and sexual violence.

Question 6

What are some films like X (2022)?

Accepted Answer

Films similar to X (2022) on Watch Darkly include Frailty (2001), House of 1000 Corpses (2003), Sleepaway Camp (1983), selected by shared themes and tags plus the curator scoring across fear, gore, atmosphere, intensity, and overall quality.

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Release & where to watch

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Details

Pearl2022

MaXXXine2024

Frailty2001

House of 1000 Corpses2003

Sleepaway Camp1983

Bone Tomahawk2015

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre1974

Just Before Dawn1981