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The Alchemist Cookbook

2016 ·1h 22m · ★ 5.1 (57)

Self-made chemist Sean, a recluse living in an old trailer in the woods, suffers from pill-popping delusions of fortune. When his manic attempts at cracking the ancient secret of alchemy go awry he unleashes something far more sinister and dangerous.

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Director

Joel Potrykus Joel Potrykus

Cast

Horror DNA

Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
14
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
83
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
100
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
80
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
18
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
50
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
33
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
99
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
33
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Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanization
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TMDB Keywords

african american manblack magicchemistchildless mendelusionshermitmaniamen with cats

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