THE VAULT

The Sadness (2021) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

It feels...wonderful...

The Premise

A young couple is pushed to the limits of sanity as they attempt to be reunited amid the chaos of a pandemic outbreak. The streets erupt into violence and depravity, as those infected are driven to enact the most cruel and ghastly things imaginable.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Zombie Horror, The Sadness taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of rape, mass murder, cruelty continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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