The Complex
Released
7.3out of 10
Based on 1 rating
On a scale of 1 to 10, The Complex scores 7.3 for how scary it is. Strong creepiness and strong suspense.
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Nursing student Asuka has just moved into an apartment complex with her parents and younger brother. On the first night in her new room, she is awoken by a strange scratching sound coming from the apartment of her neighbor, a reclusive old man who has refused all attempts at communication. Concerned over his well being, Asuka enters his home only to find him dead from malnutrition. Worse, it looks as if he had been trying to claw his way into her room. Asuka learns that there have been a number of strange deaths in the complex over the years from Shinobu, the handyman cleaning up the old man’s apartment. Even the girls at school whisper rumors of it being haunted.
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
4.7 out of 10,Strong
Blood, injuries and body horror shown on screen. Violence that happens off-screen barely counts.
Gore 4.7 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Bloody deaths and injuries shown clearly
- Happens fairly often, but doesn't linger
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Creepy
6.2 out of 10,Strong
Unsettling images, atmosphere and things that feel wrong. Not sudden shocks (Jumpscares) or waiting for something to happen (Suspense).
Creepy 6.2 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
4.8 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 4.8 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Regular jumpscares, often with loud sound cues
- A real part of how the film scares you
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Suspense
5.9 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 5.9 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
5.3 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 5.3 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 7.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creepy (in the top 3) | 6.2 | +1.6 | 7.8 |
| Jumpscares (in the top 3) | 4.8 | +2.4 | 7.2 |
| Psychological (in the top 3) | 5.3 | +1.7 | 7.0 |
| Suspense | 5.9 | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| Gore | 4.7 | −1.2 | 3.5 |
The highlighted top 3 make up the score:
(7.8 + 7.2 + 7.0) ÷ 3 = 7.3
The Complex parents guide
What to expect from each kind of scare, from the Scare Scale scores.
- Gore: Strong
- Bloody deaths and injuries shown clearly
- Creepy: Strong
- Disturbing images and an atmosphere that feels wrong
- Jumpscares: Strong
- Regular jumpscares, often with loud sound cues
- 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
The Complex is number 215 of 3356 rated films on the Scare Scale, with an overall score of 7.3 out of 10.
Every line is a rated film. Hover, tap or drag along the line to compare.
- The Pool7.3
- Await Further Instructions7.3
- The Complex (this film)7.3
- 317.3
- The Monster Project7.3
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