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Island of the Fishmen

1979·Movie
1h 33min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes60%34%
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes60%34%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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Killers from the deep guard the forbidden treasures on...

After their prison ship sinks in the Caribbean, a group of prisoners and a doctor wash ashore on a seemingly deserted island. They soon discover a strange couple, who invite them to stay at their house. While the prisoners plan an escape, the doctor does some investigating, and soon finds out just what the pair are really doing, and why the prisoners keep disappearing mysteriously.
Italian HorrorB-MovieCreature FeatureIsland SettingGothic HorrorLow BudgetCult FilmExploitationGrotesque Imagery

Crew

Directed by:
Sergio Martino, Steve Jerrom
Written by:
Sergio Martino, Sergio Donati, Luciano Martino
Produced by:
Roger Corman, Luciano Martino
Composed by:
Bruno Moreal, Roberto Petrozzi, Luciano Michelini

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Where can I stream Island of the Fishmen legally?

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Is Island of the Fishmen worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Island of the Fishmen rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Island of the Fishmen?

1 h 33 min

Island of the Fishmen runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Island of the Fishmen?

Critics60
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate Island of the Fishmen higher (60) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Island of the Fishmen in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Island of the Fishmen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Island of the Fishmen in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Island of the Fishmen use?

Location TitleTouch of the MonsterWas Once a ManMercy KillMad Scientist's Beautiful DaughterBeast and BeautyThe RevealFish PeopleHollywood NativesEvilutionary Biologist

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Island of the Fishmen, including Location Title, Touch of the Monster, Was Once a Man.