THE VAULT

Take Shelter (2011) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.4/100

Far away from the cruel world.

The Premise

Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Take Shelter taps into fundamental fears. The 7.4/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of small town, beach, schizophrenia continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.