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Subspecies

1991Movie1 h 24 minR

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A terrifying, tense horror movie about fantasy.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

The night has fangs.

Three students get caught in the struggle between a good vampire and his evil brother in the Transylvanian mountains.

Feels like

  • Transylvanian Horror
  • Vampire Lore
  • Gothic Setting
  • Creature Feature
  • Brotherly Conflict
  • Supernatural Horror
  • Low Budget
  • Cult Film

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ted Nicolaou
Produced by
Ion Ionescu

Everyone

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Facts

August 8, 1991 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
August 8, 1991
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Romanian
Made in
Romania, United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Damsel in Distress, Negative Continuity, Hypocritical Humor +9

  • Damsel in Distress
  • Negative Continuity
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Hellish Horse
  • Big Brother Bully
  • Dhampyr
  • Exact Words
  • Mama Bear
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
  • Long-Haired Pretty Boy
  • Suspiciously Similar Substitute
  • Looks Like Orlok

12 of 152 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Subspecies?"

Questions about Subspecies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Subspecies worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Will Subspecies scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Subspecies?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Subspecies use?

Damsel in DistressNegative ContinuityHypocritical HumorHellish HorseBig Brother BullyDhampyrExact WordsMama BearEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodLong-Haired Pretty BoySuspiciously Similar SubstituteLooks Like Orlokand 140 more

TV Tropes lists 152 tropes for it, including Damsel in Distress, Negative Continuity, and Hypocritical Humor.