Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- disturbing
- paranoid
- morbid
- late night horror viewing
- halloween horror marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film derivative and narratively jumbled, though some recognized its visual flair and modest distinctiveness.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Seth and Jonah use telepathy while jealousy turns their intimate bond into the film's primary source of danger.
The film presents bizarre deaths and hallucination-like imagery with the visual stylization noted in critical reception.
The twins progressively lose the ability to trust each other as police suspicion and jealousy intensify.
Detective Lampkin investigates classmates' twisted deaths while Seth and Jonah's telepathy complicates suspicion and accountability.
Films like Seconds Apart, and why
Scanners
supernatural sibling conflict, telekinetic powers, and escalating psychological violence
Final Destination
morbid supernatural thriller atmosphere, grotesque deaths, and troubled young characters
The Dark Half
psychological horror built around a dangerous double and fractured identity
The Good Son
teen horror, sinister sibling dynamics, and paranoia surrounding unexplained deaths
Movie Details
- Director
- Antonio Negret
- Release Date
- 2011-01-28
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (132)
Cast
- Orlando Jones
- Edmund Entin
- Gary Entin
- Samantha Droke
- Louis Herthum
- Morgana Shaw
- Stephanie Richards
- Abby Chapman
- Tate Chapman
- Marc Macaulay
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Seconds Apart about?
- Telepathic twins descend into murderous paranoia when jealousy turns their shared gift into a weapon against each other.
- What is Seconds Apart like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Seconds Apart as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Seconds Apart violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Seconds Apart as graphic.
- What did critics think of Seconds Apart?
- Critics generally found the film derivative and narratively jumbled, though some recognized its visual flair and modest distinctiveness.
- Which films are like Seconds Apart?
- Films with a similar feel include Scanners, Final Destination, The Dark Half, and The Good Son.
- How long is Seconds Apart?
- Seconds Apart runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Seconds Apart?
- In United States, Seconds Apart is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
