Inland Empire vs The Shallows

Inland Empire has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.3/10 for The Shallows). The Shallows is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 3h . Inland Empire is the older of the two (2006 against 2016). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Inland Empire posterInland Empire2006 VS The Shallows posterThe Shallows2016
Inland EmpireThe Shallows
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 6.3/10
Year20062016
Length3h 1h 26m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, ThrillerDrama, Horror, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorDavid LynchJaume Collet-Serra
Main castWilliam H. Macy, Justin Theroux, Jeremy Irons, Diane Ladd, Laura DernÓscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Blake Lively, Janelle Bailey, Sedona Legge

Synopsis

Inland Empire

An actress’s perception of reality becomes increasingly distorted as she finds herself falling for her co-star in a remake of an unfinished Polish production that was supposedly cursed.

The Shallows

While surfing on a secluded beach, Nancy finds herself in the feeding grounds of a great white shark. Though stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.

Where to watch

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