Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- claustrophobic
- tense
- disturbing
- late night horror viewing
- creature feature marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film entertaining and genuinely scary, praising its performances and intelligent handling of a high-concept premise while noting that it falls short of greatness.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kelly and Tom are trapped inside a hurricane-reinforced house with a starving tiger and must navigate its rooms to survive.
Boarded windows and reinforced doors prevent escape while the tiger moves through the house.
The ravenous tiger is the immediate source of danger and drives every major survival decision.
Tom's autism shapes Kelly's protective responsibilities and the siblings' response to being trapped.
Films like Burning Bright, and why
Cujo
contained survival horror centered on an intelligent predator and escalating domestic confinement
The Ghost and the Darkness
animal attack suspense, vulnerable protagonists, and mounting claustrophobic dread
Panic Room
contained thriller built around endangered family members and an implacable threat
Movie Details
- Director
- Carlos Brooks
- Release Date
- 2010-08-17
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (309)
Cast
- Briana Evigan
- Garret Dillahunt
- Charlie Tahan
- Peggy Sheffield
- Mary Rachel Quinn
- Tom Nowicki
- Meat Loaf
- Andy Ussach
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Burning Bright about?
- A college-bound young woman must protect her autistic brother after a starving tiger turns their hurricane-sealed home into a deadly trap.
- What is Burning Bright like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Burning Bright as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Burning Bright violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Burning Bright as moderate.
- What did critics think of Burning Bright?
- Critics generally found the film entertaining and genuinely scary, praising its performances and intelligent handling of a high-concept premise while noting that it falls short of greatness.
- Which films are like Burning Bright?
- Films with a similar feel include Cujo, The Ghost and the Darkness, and Panic Room.
- How long is Burning Bright?
- Burning Bright runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Burning Bright?
- In United States, Burning Bright streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
