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Horror Express

1972·Movie
1h 27min·R
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes80%54%
IMDb6.5Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes80%54%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A nightmare of terror travelling aboard the Horror Express!

Mysterious and unearthly deaths start to occur while Professor Saxton is transporting the frozen remains of a primitive humanoid creature he found in Manchuria back to Europe.
Trans-Siberian HorrorMysteryCreature FeatureIntrigue & SuspenseFantasy ElementsUncanny AtmosphereRemote SettingGruesome DeathsIntense Sound Design

Crew

Directed by:
Eugenio Martín, Vicente Escrivá hijo, Gil Carretero
Written by:
John W. Campbell Jr., Eugenio Martín, Julian Zimet
Produced by:
Bernard Gordon, José Luis Rubio, José María Ramos
Composed by:
John Cacavas, Enrique Molinero, Antonio Illán

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Horror Express

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Where can I stream Horror Express legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFlixHouseFandorScreambox

Horror Express is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, and Screambox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Horror Express worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Horror Express rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Horror Express?

1 h 27 min

Horror Express runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Horror Express based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Horror Express?

Critics74
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Horror Express higher (74) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Horror Express in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Spain, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Horror Express?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Horror Express in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Horror Express use?

Cut the JuiceLoony FanMonochromatic EyesVillainous ValorArmor-Piercing QuestionEye RememberThe RivalMister MuffykinsPragmatic VillainyImprobable Infant SurvivalWe Can Rule TogetherFreudian Excuse Is No Excuseand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Horror Express, including Cut the Juice, Loony Fan, Monochromatic Eyes.