Pandemic
Released
3.6out of 10
Based on 1 rating
On a scale of 1 to 10, Pandemic scores 3.6 for how scary it is. Strong creepiness and strong suspense.
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After a virus of epic proportions overwhelms the planet—with more infected than uninfected—humanity is losing its grip on survival and its only hope is finding a cure and keeping the infected contained. Lauren, a doctor, arrives in Los Angeles with her crack team to lead the hunt for uncontaminated civilian survivors, but nothing can prepare them for the blood-soaked mayhem they witness as they head into the Californian streets where everything is considered a trap.
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
4.2 out of 10,Moderate
Blood, injuries and body horror shown on screen. Violence that happens off-screen barely counts.
Gore 4.2 is moderate (3-4 on the scale):
- Visible blood and wounds in a few scenes
- The camera cuts away before the worst of it
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Creepy
5.2 out of 10,Strong
Unsettling images, atmosphere and things that feel wrong. Not sudden shocks (Jumpscares) or waiting for something to happen (Suspense).
Creepy 5.2 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
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Jumpscares
3.5 out of 10,Moderate
Sudden shocks designed to make you jump, usually a fast movement or a loud noise. Not slow-building dread (Suspense).
Jumpscares 3.5 is moderate (3-4 on the scale):
- A handful of jumpscares that land
- Spaced out, with long gaps between them
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Suspense
5.1 out of 10,Strong
Tension and dread while you wait for something to happen. Not the scare itself when it arrives (Jumpscares or Gore).
Suspense 5.1 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- High tension that keeps you on edge
- Calm moments are short and don't last
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Psychological
4.6 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 4.6 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
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
How the overall score of 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological (in the top 3) | 4.6 | +0.4 | 5.0 |
| Creepy (in the top 3) | 5.2 | −1.7 | 3.5 |
| Gore (in the top 3) | 4.2 | −1.9 | 2.3 |
| Jumpscares | 3.5 | −2.3 | 1.2 |
| Suspense | 5.1 | −4.0 | 1.1 |
The highlighted top 3 make up the score:
(5.0 + 3.5 + 2.3) ÷ 3 = 3.6
Pandemic 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: Moderate
- A handful of jumpscares that land
- Suspense: Strong
- High tension that keeps you on edge
- Psychological: Strong
- Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real
Where it sits on the Scare Scale
Pandemic is number 1993 of 2823 rated films on the Scare Scale, with an overall score of 3.6 out of 10.
Every line is a rated film. Hover, tap or drag along the line to compare.
- The Front Room3.6
- Dracula 20003.6
- Pandemic (this film)3.6
- The Veil3.6
- ClownTown3.6
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