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Equinox

1970Movie1 h 22 minPG

Horror
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes33%27%
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes33%27%

Summary

Due to their possession of an ancient mystic book, four friends are attacked by a demon while on a picnic and find themselves pitched into a world of evil that overlaps their own.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or uplift.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Jack Woods
Written by
Mark Thomas McGee, Jack Woods
Produced by
Jack H. Harris
Music by
Jaime Mendoza-Nava

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Facts

October 1, 1970 · 1 h 22 min · PG

Released
October 1, 1970
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Adventure, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8,000
Box office
$850,000
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Cassandra Truth, Character Filibuster +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Equinox

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Equinox?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Equinox streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Equinox worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%).

Is Equinox okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imageryViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Equinox scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching Equinox?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Equinox use?

Attack of the 50-Foot WhateverCassandra TruthCharacter FilibusterDeal with the DevilDeranged Park RangerDevil in Plain SightDowner EndingEldritch AbominationFraming DeviceHow We Got HereA Year and a DayObviously Eviland 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Cassandra Truth, and Character Filibuster.