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Attack of the Giant Leeches

1959·Movie
1h 2min·NR
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos3
  • Wonder3

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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Massive Blood Sucking Monsters!

A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.
B-Movie HorrorGiant MonstersCreature Feature1950s HorrorSwamp CreatureLow-BudgetExploitation FilmRetro Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Attack of the Giant Leeches legally?

Attack of the Giant Leeches is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Attack of the Giant Leeches worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 3.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Attack of the Giant Leeches rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Attack of the Giant Leeches?

1 h 2 min

Attack of the Giant Leeches runs 1 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Attack of the Giant Leeches?

Critics64
Audiences28

Not quite. Critics rate Attack of the Giant Leeches higher (64) than audiences (28). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Attack of the Giant Leeches in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Attack of the Giant Leeches?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Attack of the Giant Leeches in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Attack of the Giant Leeches use?

Deep SouthNuclear MutantRemonstrating with a GunAttack of the Killer WhateverThose Two GuysEvent TitleDriven to SuicideMen Are the Expendable GenderCassandra TruthThe End... Or Is It?Asshole VictimPolice Are Uselessand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Attack of the Giant Leeches, including Deep South, Nuclear Mutant, Remonstrating with a Gun.