A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.
Not for tears, big ideas or warmth.
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GoodWatch score 61February 20, 1961 · 1 h 21 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Psycho Electric Eel, Dub Name Change, Novelization +9
6 questions, like "Where can I stream Reptilicus?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
In the United States, Reptilicus streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and FlixFling, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Xumo Play, and Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It also streams in 108 other countries.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 3.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%).
Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 4.
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
No, it was made in Danish, with some English.
TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Psycho Electric Eel, Dub Name Change, and Novelization.
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