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The Sadness

It feels...wonderful...

6.8(1,264)20211h 40m12

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
Mandarin
  • rape
  • mass murder
  • cruelty
  • virus
  • pandemic
  • depraved
  • cannibalism
  • fight for survival

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Rob Jabbaz

Writers

Rob Jabbaz

Music

Tzechar

Produced in

Taiwan

Gallery

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Digital / OTTRShudder12 May 2022
  • United KingdomGB

    • Digital / OTTShudder12 May 2022
  • CanadaCA

    • PhysicalFantasia International Film Festival21 Aug 2021
  • AustriaAT

    • Theatrical3 Feb 2022
  • FinlandFI

    • TheatricalK-1822 Jul 2022
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereGérardmer Film Festival28 Jan 2022
    • Theatrical166 Jul 2022
    • Digital / OTTVOD6 Oct 2022
    • Physical16DVD & Blu-Ray9 Nov 2022
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical183 Feb 2022
    • Physical4K Blu-ray15 Apr 2022
  • RussiaRU

    • Premiere44th Moscow International Film Festival1 Sept 2022
    • Digital / OTT12 Aug 2023
  • South KoreaKR

    • Premiere19Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival8 Jul 2022
    • Digital / OTT1918 Dec 2025
  • SwitzerlandCH

    • PhysicalLocarno Film Festival12 Aug 2021
  • TaiwanTW

    • Theatrical18+22 Jan 2021
    • Digital / OTTby GaragePlay12 May 2022

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The Sadness was released on 22 January 2021.

Audience reviews

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    patient1

    12/20/2025

    8/10

    This is setting up to be Horrorific, as we've got the cutest couple opening our story with the start of their day. And it begins in the most Gruesome manner, and you won't believe your eyes at the Sheer Brutality of the scenes. This is one to remember as It's very much like open warfare on the senses with lots of generous amounts of Pure Terror and Oodles of Gore, and where Bravery will be met with Unbridled and …

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