Some Kind of Hate (film)

Some Kind of Hate is a 2015 American supernatural slasher film directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer. The film stars Ronen Rubinstein, Grace Phipps, Sierra McCormick, Spencer Breslin, and Michael Polish. It centers on a bullied teenager, Lincoln, who is sent to a reform school where he accidentally summons the spirit of a girl, Moira, who was driven to suicide by bullying. Moira subsequently exacts violent revenge on Lincoln's tormentors and anyone who reminds her of them, targeting them through a form of sympathetic pain and self-mutilation.

The film explores themes of bullying, self-harm, and the lasting impact of trauma. Its horror elements are often characterized as gruesome and intense, relying on practical effects for its gore. Some Kind of Hate premiered at the Stanley Film Festival in May 2015 and was later released theatrically and on demand. It received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its originality and stylish visuals while others criticized its pacing and narrative coherence. The performances of the lead actors, particularly Grace Phipps as Moira, were generally well-received.