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Horror Express

1972Movie1 h 27 minR

Horror
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes80%54%

A gripping, tense horror movie about mystery and crime.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Trans-Siberian Horror
  • Mystery
  • Creature Feature
  • Intrigue & Suspense
  • Fantasy Elements
  • Uncanny Atmosphere
  • Remote Setting
  • Gruesome Deaths
  • Intense Sound Design

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Eugenio Martín
Written by
Julian Zimet, John W. Campbell Jr., Eugenio Martín
Produced by
Bernard Gordon
Music by
John Cacavas

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 1972 · 1 h 27 min · R

Released
September 30, 1972
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
Spain, United Kingdom
Budget
$300,000
Available in
138 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Cut the Juice, Loony Fan, Monochromatic Eyes +9

  • Cut the Juice
  • Loony Fan
  • Monochromatic Eyes
  • Villainous Valor
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Eye Remember
  • The Rival
  • Mister Muffykins
  • Pragmatic Villainy
  • Improbable Infant Survival
  • We Can Rule Together
  • Freudian Excuse Is No Excuse

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Horror Express?"

Questions about Horror Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Horror Express?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFlixHouseFandorNight Flight+

In the United States, Horror Express streams on Prime, Philo, Fandor, Night Flight+, and Screambox, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Horror Express worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 68). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Will Horror Express scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Horror Express plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Cut the Juice, Loony Fan, and Monochromatic Eyes.