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Transylvania 6-5000

1985·Movie
1h 33min·PG
IMDb5.0Metacritic10–Rotten Tomatoes20%41%

Where to watch

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

WANTED: Two thrill-seeking reporters, brains optional, looking to dig up the story of the century. For information call...

Two reporters travel to a strange castle in Transylvania to investigate the apparent reappearance of Frankenstein, and encounter the sensitive Wolfman, the Vampiress Odette and a whole cast of other weirdos.
Horror ComedyMonster MashCampyParodyPhysical ComedyAbsurdist HumorFantasy SettingCreature FeatureCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Rudy De Luca
Written by:
Rudy De Luca
Produced by:
Mace Neufeld, Paul Lichtman, Thomas H. Brodek
Composed by:
Mickie McGowan, Lee Holdridge

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Transylvania 6-5000

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Transylvania 6-5000 legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Transylvania 6-5000 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Transylvania 6-5000 worth watching?

25
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 26/100 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 10). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Transylvania 6-5000 rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Transylvania 6-5000?

1 h 33 min

Transylvania 6-5000 runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Transylvania 6-5000?

Critics15
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Transylvania 6-5000 higher (46) than critics (15). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Transylvania 6-5000 a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$7 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Transylvania 6-5000 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Serbia.

In how many countries can I watch Transylvania 6-5000?

8ATCACHDEGBNLPTUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Transylvania 6-5000 in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Transylvania 6-5000 use?

Kill It with FirePain to the AssBanana PeelSleepyheadÜberwaldPun-Based TitleSeemingly Profound FoolThe IgorFortune TellerScience-Related Memetic DisorderHand GaggingI Ate WHAT?!and 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for Transylvania 6-5000, including Kill It with Fire, Pain to the Ass, Banana Peel.