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Ticks

1993Movie1 h 25 minR

Horror
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic435.0Rotten Tomatoes71%31%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic435.0Rotten Tomatoes71%31%

Summary

Teens camping in a northern California retreat are terrorized by mutant insects created by evil, polluting pot farmers.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, romance or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Tony Randel
Written by
Brent V. Friedman
Produced by
Jack F. Murphy

Everyone

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Facts

October 12, 1993 · 1 h 25 min · R

Released
October 12, 1993
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil, Mercy Kill, One-Winged Angel +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ticks?"

Questions about Ticks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ticks worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 43).

Will Ticks scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Can I half-watch Ticks?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Ticks use?

Rape Is a Special Kind of EvilMercy KillOne-Winged AngelThe SiegeKill It with FireBear TrapPeek-a-Boo CorpseThe End... Or Is It?Hillbilly HorrorsAttack of the Killer WhateverDon't Go in the WoodsAgony of the Feetand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil, Mercy Kill, and One-Winged Angel.