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The Wizard of Gore

1970·Movie
1h 35min·R
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–43%
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–43%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and scary

  • Violence9
  • Scare8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Mystery, the mind, and show business

  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Is It Magic? Or Wholesale Slaughter?

A talk show hostess and her boyfriend investigate a shady magician who has the ability to hypnotize and control people's thoughts in order to stage gory onstage illusions using his powers of mindbending.
Gore HorrorExploitation FilmHypnotic MagicStage IllusionsGrotesque ViolencePsychological HorrorBizarreLow Budget1970s

Crew

Directed by:
Herschell Gordon Lewis, Allison Louise Downe
Written by:
Allen Kahn
Produced by:
Herschell Gordon Lewis, Fred M. Sandy
Composed by:
Larry Wellington

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Wizard of Gore legally?

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The Wizard of Gore is included with a subscription to FlixFling, Cultpix, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wizard of Gore worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wizard of Gore rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryNudity

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

How long is The Wizard of Gore?

1 h 35 min

The Wizard of Gore runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Wizard of Gore in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wizard of Gore?

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What tropes does The Wizard of Gore use?

All Just a DreamThe Cuckoolander Was RightDissonant SerenityThe End... Or Is It?Hypnotic EyesSaw a Woman in HalfSplatter HorrorSoundtrack DissonanceThe '60sPsychic NosebleedYou Kill It, You Bought ItLatex Perfectionand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Wizard of Gore, including All Just a Dream, The Cuckoolander Was Right, Dissonant Serenity.