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Rawhead Rex

1986·Movie
1h 29min·R
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes30%39%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+ShudderKino Film Collection

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The mind and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

He's pure evil, pure power, pure terror

Ireland will never be the same after Rawhead Rex, a particularly nasty demon, is released from his underground prison by an unwitting farmer. The film follows Rex's cross country rampage, while a man struggles to stop it.
Creature Feature HorrorDemonic RampageRural Ireland SettingSupernatural HorrorReligious ThemesMonster MovieVisceral GoreOccultIntense Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Martin O'Malley, Peter Vollebregt, Nick McCarthy
Written by:
Clive Barker
Produced by:
Don Hawkins, Nuala Moiselle, Seamus Byrne
Composed by:
Colin Towns, Peter Burgess, Pat Doyle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rawhead Rex

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rawhead Rex legally?

PhiloAMC+ShudderKino Film Collection

Rawhead Rex is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rawhead Rex worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rawhead Rex rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Rawhead Rex?

1 h 29 min

Rawhead Rex runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rawhead Rex?

Critics30
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Rawhead Rex higher (46) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Rawhead Rex in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Rawhead Rex?

15CADEDKESFIGBGGIEITNOPTSESMUS+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rawhead Rex in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rawhead Rex use?

Achilles' HeelAdaptational ModestyAntagonist TitleBig BadDecapitation PresentationDirty CopThe End... Or Is It?Gothic HorrorKarma HoudiniGender-Restricted AbilityGeneric Doomsday VillainWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Rawhead Rex, including Achilles' Heel, Adaptational Modesty, Antagonist Title.