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The Terror

1963·Movie
1h 19min

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The Terror fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Scare4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh at

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A new classic of horror comes to the screen!

Lt. Andre Duvalier awakens on a beach to the sight of a strange woman who leads him to the gothic, towering castle that serves as home to an eerie baron.
Classic Gothic HorrorMysterious & AtmosphericVincent Price PerformanceLow-Budget Cult ClassicHaunting Psychological ElementsSupernatural IntriguePeriod PieceSuspenseful DramaB-Movie Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Terror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Terror legally?

The Terror is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Terror worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Terror rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Terror?

1 h 19 min

The Terror runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Terror?

Critics50
Audiences37

Not quite. Critics rate The Terror higher (50) than audiences (37). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Terror in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Terror?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Terror in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Terror use?

Eye ScreamPoor Communication KillsBecoming the MaskNot Even Bothering with the AccentThe Von Trope FamilyDead All AlongGaslightingPeek-a-Boo CorpseWe Named the Monkey "Jack"CorpsingQuicksand SucksRising Water, Rising Tensionand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for The Terror, including Eye Scream, Poor Communication Kills, Becoming the Mask.