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Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders

1996Movie1 h 32 min

Horror
21
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb2.1Rotten Tomatoes–17%

An eccentric, gloriously campy horror movie about fantasy.

Good for friends night · comfort watch · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, uplift or big ideas.

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Story

Two creepy "horror" films joined together by Merlin's Shop which is, in turn, introduced by a Grandpa telling the story.

Feels like

  • Cult Horror Anthology
  • B-Movie Experience
  • Campy & Absurdist
  • Unintentionally Funny
  • Retro Low-Budget
  • Magical Framing Device
  • Creature Features
  • Tongue-in-Cheek

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth J. Berton
Written by
Kenneth J. Berton
Music by
Todd Hayen, Frank Macchia

Everyone

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Facts

August 27, 1996 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 27, 1996
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

As You Know, The Public Domain Channel, Painful Transformation +9

  • As You Know
  • The Public Domain Channel
  • Painful Transformation
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Unexplained Recovery
  • Straw Critic
  • Aside Glance
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Mythology Gag
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Canon Foreigner

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders?"

Questions about Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders?

The RokuFlixHouseNight Flight+Shout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsEternal FamilyFawesome

In the United States, Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders streams on Night Flight+, Eternal Family, Troma NOW, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, FlixHouse, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 21 (IMDb 2.1).

Will Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 3 of 10 and tension 3.

Will Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

What tropes does Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders use?

As You KnowThe Public Domain ChannelPainful TransformationDisproportionate RetributionUnexplained RecoveryStraw CriticAside GlanceGreater-Scope VillainMythology GagBig Damn Heroes"The Reason You Suck" SpeechCanon Foreignerand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including As You Know, The Public Domain Channel, and Painful Transformation.