Pretty Lethal(2026)
2026 · Vicky Jewson · 89 min
A troupe of ballerinas find themselves fighting for survival as they attempt to escape from a remote inn after their bus breaks down on the way to a dance competition.
Action · Thriller · Horror
6.8491 votes
TMDB score
2/5
Intensity
2/5
Gore
1/5
Stays with you
How Pretty Lethal scares
There's a scrappy, action-first energy here rather than a slow creep of dread, since the setup leans more toward survival thriller with comedic beats than pure horror. The threat comes from people, not ghosts or monsters, and the tone seems to mix real danger with a wink of humor rather than aiming to genuinely unsettle you. Expect fights and chases more than jump scares or heavy atmosphere, making this feel more like an adrenaline ride than a scary movie. It's likely a fun, low-commitment watch rather than something that stays with you afterward.
On The Horror Database's 0–5 scare profile, Pretty Lethal rates psychological 2/5, visceral 3/5, gore 2/5, lingering effect 1/5, and overall intensity 2/5.
- Psychological: 2 of 5
- Visceral: 3 of 5
- Gore: 2 of 5
- Lingering: 1 of 5
- Intensity: 2 of 5
Slow burn vs Jump scares: 55 of 100 — balanced
Supernatural vs Real-world: 90 of 100 — leans Real-world
Fun-scary vs Disturbing: 25 of 100 — leans Fun-scary
Intensity over runtime
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A light, breezy setup gives way to escalating survival action that keeps ramping up toward a frantic climax.
Intensity across the runtime, 0 to 100: 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 3, 4, 5.
How scary is Pretty Lethal?
On The Horror Database's 0–5 intensity scale, Pretty Lethal rates 2/5 — moderately scary, balancing creeping dread with well-placed shocks. It works on both fronts, unsettling the mind while going for the body. Expect it to be moderately gory and fun-first. The dread fades once the credits roll.
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