Movie

Madness

1980 • R

An escaped convicted murderer invades the cottage of a man, his wife and the wife's sister, whereupon he proceeds to torment this already dysfunctional trio with rape and violence.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation in this film.

Language

moderate — There is moderate use of strong language throughout the film, including occasional strong expletives but not pervasive profanity.

Mature Themes

heavy — Themes of trauma, abuse, home invasion, and psychological torment dominate the movie, making it extremely mature and distressing.

Scary/Intense Content

heavy — The film is psychologically disturbing with intense scenes of terror, dread, and threats to safety, generating a constant atmosphere of fear and horror.

Sexual Content & Nudity

heavy — The film contains explicit sexual violence including rape and assault, which are depicted as part of the antagonist's terrorizing behavior. This content is disturbing and a key element of the story’s threat.

Substance Use

none — There is no notable depiction or reference to substance use in the film.

Violence & Gore

heavy — The film contains graphic and prolonged violence including physical assault, threats, and depicted injuries. Scenes of intense brutality and torment are central to the plot.