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Rhymes for Young Ghouls
Drama · Crime · 2013
In 1976, a Mi'gMaq teenager plots revenge against the sadistic Indian agent who imprisoned her in a residential school where rape and abuse are common.
Movie details
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
“Growing up means getting even.”
2013 Drama · Crime 1h 26m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
In 1976, a Mi'gMaq teenager plots revenge against the sadistic Indian agent who imprisoned her in a residential school where rape and abuse are common.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Rhymes for Young Ghouls?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Jeff Barnaby
Written by
Jeff Barnaby
Devery Jacobs
Aila
Glen Gould
Joseph
Brandon Oakes
Burner
Roseanne Supernault
Anna
Mark Antony Krupa
Popper
Arthur Holden
Priest #1
Katie Bird Nolan
Tammy
Court is in session
Put Rhymes for Young Ghouls on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.