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X: The Unknown

1956Movie1 h 21 min

Horror
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes71%45%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes71%45%

Summary

Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Leslie Norman
Written by
Jimmy Sangster
Produced by
Anthony Hinds
Music by
James Bernard, John Hollingsworth

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Facts

September 21, 1956 · 1 h 21 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 21, 1956
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Magma Man, Friend to All Children, Shoo Out the Clowns +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream X: The Unknown?"

Questions about X: The Unknown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream X: The Unknown?

Mometu

In the United States, X: The Unknown is free with ads on Mometu. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is X: The Unknown worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). Critics rate it higher (71 out of 100) than audiences (53).

Will X: The Unknown scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is X: The Unknown plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does X: The Unknown use?

Magma ManFriend to All ChildrenShoo Out the ClownsLet X Be the UnknownImmune to BulletsHeroic WillpowerImpending Doom P.O.V.Scare DareThe ApprenticeCreepy CaveDeath of a ChildNothing Is Scarierand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Magma Man, Friend to All Children, and Shoo Out the Clowns.