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Proteus

1995Movie1 h 37 minR

37
WeakGoodWatch score
37
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

Group of heroin smugglers finds shelter on abandoned oil rig after their ship had exploded. Soon they find that the oil rig was just cover for biological experiment. One of the results is Charlie - shape-shifting monster with ability to absorb the memory of its victims. However, even such creatures have their own bad habits.

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  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Thought-provoking

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  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Bob Keen
Written by
John Brosnan
Produced by
Paul Brooks

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Facts

November 4, 1995 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
November 4, 1995
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$3 million
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Tap on the Head, Discord Tropes, Fingore +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Proteus?"

Questions about Proteus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Proteus?

In the United States, Proteus is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Proteus worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.1).

Will Proteus scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Proteus?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Proteus use?

Tap on the HeadDiscord TropesFingoreNon-Indicative NameMooks"I Know You're in There Somewhere" FightParasites Are EvilWeaksauce WeaknessAction GirlDeath by CameoDistracted by the SexyDeadpan Snarkerand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 tropes for it, including Tap on the Head, Discord Tropes, and Fingore.