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Dagon

2001·Movie
1h 35min

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Wonder4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Fantasy and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

A cursed people... an ancient cult... a nightmare come true.

A boating accident off the coast of Spain sends Paul and his girlfriend Barbara to the decrepit fishing village of Imboca. As night falls, people start to disappear and things not quite human start to appear. Paul is pursued by the entire town. Running for his life, he uncovers Imboca's secret..they worship Dagon, a monstrous god of the sea...and Dagon's unholy offspring are on the loose...
Lovecraftian HorrorAquatic HorrorAtmospheric DreadSpanish SettingSmall Town SecretsNightmarish VisionsReligious CultMonster MovieCreature Feature

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Dagon

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Where can I stream Dagon legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dagon worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dagon rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dagon?

1 h 35 min

Dagon runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dagon?

Critics71
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Dagon higher (71) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dagon in?

EnglishGalicianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Galician, Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Dagon?

16ATAUCACHDEESFRGFINITJPNLPFSM+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dagon in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dagon use?

Not-So-Safe HarborEldritch AbominationCultSinister Scraping SoundAffably EvilOnly Sane ManAn Arm and a LegHell HotelBarrier-Busting BlowCthulhumanoidOminous FogNightmare Faceand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for Dagon, including Not-So-Safe Harbor, Eldritch Abomination, Cult.