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Shanks

1974Movie1 h 33 minPG

Horror
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–31%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–31%

Summary

Malcolm Shanks is a sad and lonely man, deaf, mute and living with his cruel sister and her husband, who delight in making him miserable. His only pleasure, it seems, is in making and controlling puppets.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
William Castle
Written by
Ranald Graham
Produced by
Steven North
Music by
Alex North

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 1974 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
October 9, 1974
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Fantasy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Shanks?"

Questions about Shanks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shanks?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Shanks from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Shanks worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.5 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is Shanks okay for kids?

PG

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