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The Giant Gila Monster

1959·Movie
1h 14min

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Only Hell could breed such an enormous beast... Only God could destroy it!

A small town in Texas finds itself under attack from a hungry, fifty-foot-long gila monster. No longer content to forage in the desert, the giant lizard begins chomping on motorists and train passengers before descending upon the town itself. Only Chase Winstead, a quick-thinking mechanic, can save the town from being wiped out.
Giant Monster MayhemClassic B-MovieAtomic Age HorrorSmall-Town PanicCreature FeatureTexas SettingExploitation FilmFast-PacedNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Giant Gila Monster

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Where can I stream The Giant Gila Monster legally?

The Giant Gila Monster is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and AMC+ 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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Giant Gila Monster worth watching?

27
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27/100 (IMDb 3.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Giant Gila Monster rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Giant Gila Monster?

1 h 14 min

The Giant Gila Monster runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Giant Gila Monster?

Critics20
Audiences31

Not quite. Audiences rate The Giant Gila Monster higher (31) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Giant Gila Monster in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Giant Gila Monster?

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

What tropes does The Giant Gila Monster use?

Aborted ArcAttack of the 50-Foot WhateverSesquipedalian SmithTrack TroubleDeveloping Doomed CharactersNitro ExpressHeel–Face TurnKarma HoudiniAntagonist TitleCaptain Morgan PoseDiabolus ex NihiloNoisy Natureand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Giant Gila Monster, including Aborted Arc, Attack of the 50-Foot Whatever, Sesquipedalian Smith.