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The Horror Show

1989Movie1 h 35 minR

HorrorThriller
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.6/5Rotten Tomatoes–29%

A terrifying, thrilling horror movie about the mind and crime.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

They tried to electrocute "Meat Cleaver" Max. It didn't work.

Vowing revenge on the detective who apprehended him, serial killer "Meat Cleaver" Max Jenke returns from beyond the grave to launch a whole new reign of terror.

Feels like

  • 1980s Slasher Horror
  • Supernatural Revenge
  • Graphic Violence
  • Psychological Horror
  • Serial Killer
  • Gory Special Effects
  • Nightmare Fuel
  • Classic Horror

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
James Isaac
Written by
Alan Smithee, Leslie Bohem, Allyn Warner
Produced by
Sean S. Cunningham
Music by
Harry Manfredini

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 28, 1989 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
April 28, 1989
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Beard of Evil, An Arm and a Leg, Reality Warper +9

  • Beard of Evil
  • An Arm and a Leg
  • Reality Warper
  • Achilles' Heel
  • Groin Attack
  • High-Voltage Death
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Once Is Not Enough
  • Curtain Camouflage
  • Made of Iron
  • Evil Laugh
  • Ax-Crazy

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Horror Show?"

Questions about The Horror Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Horror Show?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Horror Show streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Horror Show worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Will The Horror Show scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Horror Show?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Horror Show use?

Beard of EvilAn Arm and a LegReality WarperAchilles' HeelGroin AttackHigh-Voltage DeathWould Hurt a ChildOnce Is Not EnoughCurtain CamouflageMade of IronEvil LaughAx-Crazyand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Beard of Evil, An Arm and a Leg, and Reality Warper.