Thesis (1996)
Kernel Score: 85% · 917 ratings
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Released: 1996-04-11
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Thesis
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Apple TV channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.
Thesis parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Thesis is a Spanish horror-thriller involving a snuff film, kidnapping, and torture.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The plot centers on a snuff video showing a woman tortured to death, plus kidnapping and a serial killer plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ana Torrent as Ángela
- Fele Martínez as Chema
- Eduardo Noriega as Bosco
- Xabier Elorriaga as Castro
- Miguel Picazo as Figueroa
- Nieves Herranz as Sena
- Rosa Campillo as Yolanda
- Paco Hernández as Ángela's Father
- Rosa Ávila as Ángela's Mother
- Teresa Castanedo as TV Presenter
Thesis FAQ
Is Thesis good?
Thesis has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 917 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Thesis?
In the US you can stream Thesis on Philo, AMC+, Shudder and Shudder Apple TV channel and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Thesis OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Thesis is a Spanish horror-thriller involving a snuff film, kidnapping, and torture.
What movies are like Thesis?
If you liked Thesis, try Sleep Tight, A Nightmare on Elm Street, M and Rob-B-Hood.