The Aggression Scale

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The Aggression Scale

R

2012

1h 25m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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An emotionally disturbed teenager (Ryan Hartwig) with a history of violence is more than up to the challenge of dealing with the mob hit men (Dana Ashbrook, Derek Mears) who have invaded his family's home.

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Ed Travis

Hollywood Jesus

You kind of have to buy in to what The Aggression Scale is selling in order to enjoy this film. And I did, so I did.

Mar 31, 2020

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Pits "Straw Dogs" against "Home Alone," if Kevin were a potential serial killer, and the thieves murderers.

Mar 1, 2013

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William Bibbiani

CraveOnline

'A satisfactory but straightforward dabbling in psycho killer hero worship.'

Rated: 7.5/10

Aug 22, 2012

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Heather Wixson

Dread Central

The Aggression Scale feels like a cult classic in the making and pretty much has "midnight movie" written all over it.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 27, 2012

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Scott Weinberg

FEARnet

Sort of like The Strangers meets Home Alone. Only dead serious and painfully violent.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 12, 2012

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Your updated, blood and guts, Home Alone

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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I can see why people may not like this film but actually it's pretty brutal, bleak and nihilistic. I enjoyed every moment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Worthy low budget actioner 7/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

The characters have the virtue of not acting predictably, but this is outweighed by the lack of an emotional arc and somewhat shoddy stylization.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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'Dennis The Menace' Meets 'Die Hard' With The Best Acting Performed By The Mute 'Dennis' Himself. Overtly Violent In Parts & Lacking Any Soundtrack, Felt Like Gore-Porn Rather Than Any Thriller Or Suspense Film.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Home alone for adults. Working with a low budget and some messy scenes. The film is great for what it is. Twisting what would be another terrible home invasion movie. Aggression Scale ends up being a refreshing. If Kevin from Home Alone was a mute sociopath this is what it would have been. A rare gem.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Synopsis

An emotionally disturbed teenager (Ryan Hartwig) with a history of violence is more than up to the challenge of dealing with the mob hit men (Dana Ashbrook, Derek Mears) who have invaded his family's home.

Director: Steven C. Miller
Producer: Eben Kostbar, Joseph McKelheer, Travis Stevens
Screenwriter: Ben Powell
Production Co: Snowfort Pictures, Film Harvest
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence|Language|Brief Drug Use)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 29, 2015
Runtime: 1h 25m

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