Needful Things
A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.
Why it matters
A supernatural small-town nightmare that explores the price of desire through devilish manipulation.
- Max von Sydow’s chilling turn as Leland Gaunt anchors the film with unsettling gravitas.
- A cautionary tale in the vein of classic folk horror, set in Stephen King’s iconic Castle Rock.
- Ed Harris delivers a grounded performance as the town’s moral center amid spiraling chaos.
- Clunky pacing and a sprawling narrative undercut its potential, better suited for a miniseries format.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
71
Supernatural
100
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
ManipulationOccult
