Lemon Tree Passage

Name: Lemon Tree Passage
Genre: Horror
Released: 2014-08-25

Released 25 August 2014

8.3out of 10

No. 49 on the Scare Scale

Based on 1 rating

On a scale of 1 to 10, Lemon Tree Passage scores 8.3 for how scary it is. Intense suspense and strong creepiness, with moderate gore.

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An Australian urban legend comes screaming on the Ozploitation scene. It’s said that if you drive down the creepy road of Lemon Tree Passage, and witness a sudden flash of light in the trees, you'll be forever haunted by the tormented spirit of a man killed by thrill speeding teenagers. Wanting to put this old wives’ tale to the test, a car-load of non-believers take the supposedly cursed journey and do indeed see a strange manifestation. But it’s not the one of popular myth - this sudden possession of one of their number involves another altogether more shocking crime. That of a young girl raped and murdered on the same stretch of highway. As one urban legend trumps another, the scared passengers must sort out the facts of both cases before vengeful justice from beyond the grave can be meted out with moody atmosphere, ghostly thrills and supernatural suspense.

How it scares

Each kind of scare is rated out of 10. Hover over a score, or use the info button, to see what it means.

Gore
3.8 out of 10,Moderate
Blood, injuries and body horror shown on screen. Violence that happens off-screen barely counts.
Gore 3.8 is moderate (3-4 on the scale):
- Visible blood and wounds in a few scenes
- The camera cuts away before the worst of it
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Creepy
6.4 out of 10,Strong
Unsettling images, atmosphere and things that feel wrong. Not sudden shocks (Jumpscares) or waiting for something to happen (Suspense).
Creepy 6.4 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Disturbing images and an atmosphere that feels wrong
- Comes back often, and some scenes stay with you afterwards
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Jumpscares
4.6 out of 10,Strong
Sudden shocks designed to make you jump, usually a fast movement or a loud noise. Not slow-building dread (Suspense).
Jumpscares 4.6 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Regular jumpscares, often with loud sound cues
- A real part of how the film scares you
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Suspense
6.7 out of 10,Intense
Tension and dread while you wait for something to happen. Not the scare itself when it arrives (Jumpscares or Gore).
Suspense 6.7 is intense (7-8 on the scale):
- Unpredictable, drawn-out scenes full of dread
- Tense for most of the film, with few breaks
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme
Psychological
5.8 out of 10,Strong
Horror that gets in your head: paranoia, madness, doubting what's real and ideas that stay with you. Not how a scene looks (Creepy) or feels in the moment (Suspense).
Psychological 5.8 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real
- A big part of the film, and it stays with you afterwards
1. 1-2Mild
2. 3-4Moderate
3. 5-6Strong
4. 7-8Intense
5. 9-10Extreme

How the overall score of 8.3 is worked out

Scare weighting compares each kind of scare with other films, lifting what's stronger than usual and lowering what's weaker, so only the strongest get near 10. The Scare Scale score is the average of the three highest.

Kind of scare	Rated	Scare weighting	Score
Suspense (in the top 3)	6.7	+2.0	8.7
Creepy (in the top 3)	6.4	+1.9	8.3
Psychological (in the top 3)	5.8	+2.2	8.0
Jumpscares	4.6	+2.0	6.6
Gore	3.8	−3.1	0.7

The highlighted top 3 make up the score:

(8.7 + 8.3 + 8.0) ÷ 3 = 8.3

See the full breakdown and every rating

Lemon Tree Passage parents guide

What to expect from each kind of scare, from the Scare Scale scores.

Gore: Moderate: Visible blood and wounds in a few scenes
Creepy: Strong: Disturbing images and an atmosphere that feels wrong
Jumpscares: Strong: Regular jumpscares, often with loud sound cues
Suspense: Intense: Unpredictable, drawn-out scenes full of dread
Psychological: Strong: Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real